Transcaribe advierte riesgo de cierre en 2026 por falta de recursos del Distrito, ¿qué pasará con el servicio? Transcaribe is at risk of suspending operations in 2026 because the District of Cartagena has not allocated sufficient funds in the 2026 budget to cover the deficit between the technical fare and the user fare. This shortfall, which could reach over $63 billion by the end of 2025 and an additional $76 billion in 2026, stems from the district’s failure to fully finance the necessary Fare Stabilization Fund as required by law. The situation is exacerbated by an existing accumulated deficit and concerns over new bus acquisitions while core operations remain underfunded.

• Transcaribe warns of potential operational suspension in 2026 due to a critical financial shortfall.
• The District of Cartagena has not included sufficient funds in the 2026 budget to cover the difference between the technical and user fares.
• A deficit exceeding $63 billion is projected by the end of 2025, with an additional $76 billion deficit anticipated in 2026.
• Only 22.4% of the required $109.296 billion for the Fare Stabilization Fund (FET) in 2026 has been allocated.
• The district’s budget allocation violates Decree 1277 of 2015, which mandates covering the fare difference.
• An existing accumulated deficit of $49.059 billion is also contributing to the financial instability.
• Previous years also saw insufficient budgeting for the FET, leading to ongoing investigations by the Prosecutor’s Office.
• Concerns are raised about the purchase of 55 new buses valued over $67.8 billion contrasting with the operational deficit.
• The lack of funding impacts payments to operators, the ticketing system, and overall service quality.
• Transcaribe is requesting intervention from oversight bodies and the District Council to secure necessary resources and ensure operational continuity. https://nicaragua-hub.syndichain.com/articles/c3215d51-9eaf-4a30-9b7c-9d62f7251b6c https://www.portafolio.co/negocios/empresas/transcaribe-advierte-riesgo-de-cierre-en-2026-por-falta-de-recursos-del-distrito-que-pasara-con-el-servicio-484207