Group Protocol Transport

Group Protocol Transport

Group Protocol Transport

There are three routes that run north-south through the city: the Trolebus (running along 10 de agosto street in the north and Maldonado in the south), the Ecovía (on 6 de diciembre), and the Metro (Avenida América). Recently, the three lines have come together to form an integrated system collectively known as Metrobus, although locals still refer to each line by their original names.

Trolebus

The Trolebus (el trole) was the first line to open in this sysem, and has been operating since 1995. These buses are actually trolleys that run on electric cables suspended in the air (similar to those found in Athens, Greece). The northernmost station is called “La Y” and starts at the Plaza de Toros, while the southernmost station is at Quitumbe. This line continues to be extended in the south of the city.