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Among the main operational advances of the entity, the launch of the new service to the Aerodirecto airport also stands out.During 2025, the Urban Transportation Authority for Lima and Callao (ATU), an entity attached to the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MTC), took important steps to organize and improve public transportation. One of the main advances was the delivery of the first 453 authorizations for the operation of regular transportation routes, a milestone expected for more than 21 years that provides legal stability to operators and allows them to finance investments and modernize their fleets.
In addition, the operation of mass transportation services such as the Metropolitan was strengthened and progress was made in the process of formalizing other services.
The Metropolitano was the service that registered the greatest growth with 480 thousand daily trips in the last quarter of the year, compared to the 420 thousand reported at the beginning of 2025. This increase responds, mainly, to the start-up of the Chimpu Ocllo terminal and the Las Vegas station in northern Lima, as well as adjustments in the programming of services that allowed waiting times to be reduced, especially at peak times.
The increase in demand shows the intensive use of the system and poses operational challenges that are already being addressed to improve service conditions, said the president of the ATU, David Hernandez, who recalled that the entity is managing a loan with the World Bank for the acquisition of new buses and the comprehensive maintenance of the Metropolitan infrastructure.
On Line 1 of the Lima Metro, 21,795 additional runs were approved during the year, which allowed improving the frequency of trains and meeting high demand.
Another relevant advance was the entry into operation of Aerodirecto, the public transportation service to the Jorge Chavez international airport. Between May and December, more than 2.7 million people used its six routes (Terminal Norte, Ventanilla, Norte, Centro, Sur and Quilca), consolidating itself as a safe and affordable alternative for transportation to the air terminal.
Advances in the formalization of transport
The ATU also advanced in the transportation formalization process. During 2025, 77,580 authorizations and qualifications were granted for drivers and special transportation vehicles, such as school transportation, tourist transportation, personnel transportation, and taxi services.
In the independent taxi service, 5,300 units adapted their color to yellow, which made it possible to close 2025 with 10,248 yellow taxis, compared to the 4,948 units registered at the end of 2024. This process was accompanied by the implementation of 36 new stops for this service and the maintenance of 100% of the implemented stops (196).
Meanwhile, tourist transportation added 10 new stops in five districts of Lima and Callao, contributing to better organization of a key service for the city.
In 2026, the ATU will continue to execute actions aimed at strengthening the operation of public transportation services, making them more efficient, integrated and safe for the citizens of Lima and Callao.
Lima, December 31, 2025
