Cancún’s MOBI System to Pilot New ‘Kilometer 0’ Route in Mid-August

A MOBI public transit bus on a Cancun street near the Hotel Zone

Cancún, Quintana Roo — The Quintana Roo Mobility Institute (IMOVEQROO) will launch a pilot run of the new “Kilometer 0” bus route in mid-August, expanding the state’s MOBI public transit system, the agency’s director announced.

Director Rafael Hernández Kotasek said the route will be the system’s second test line, following the conclusion of the pilot phase for Route 27 over the Puente Nichupté. He added that a third route is scheduled to begin operation in early September along Avenida Cancún, with a connection to Avenida Kabah.

The new route will provide an additional way to reach the Hotel Zone, letting riders choose between the traditional Kilometer 0 access point or the new Nichupté Bridge. The aim is to strengthen connectivity along Cancún’s main tourist corridor.

The round-trip route spans 67 kilometers with service every 11 minutes. Officials say it will benefit 173 neighborhoods, an estimated 159,449 residents, more than 60,000 homes, 5,276 businesses and 104 schools.

According to Hernández Kotasek, one of the main benefits will be a reduction of 20 to 50 minutes in travel times for people commuting daily to the Hotel Zone.

With the gradual introduction of these routes, Cancún joins Othón P. Blanco as one of the first municipalities in Quintana Roo to adopt the MOBI system, which is designed to improve efficiency, safety and connectivity in urban mobility.

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By Ana Reyes

Ana Reyes covers environmental policy, conservation initiatives, infrastructure projects, and political developments across the Yucatán Peninsula for Riviera Maya News & Events. She reports on issues from sargassum management and reef conservation to the Maya Train, coastal development, and state and federal policy affecting Quintana Roo and the broader peninsula.Ana has covered environmental and political news since 2023, tracking key developments in Mexico's environmental regulations, coral reef protection, coastal zone management, and the intersection of tourism development with conservation efforts. Her reporting spans from Cancun's hotel zone to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve and the culturally significant regions of the Yucatán interior.Ana is fluent in English and Spanish, and draws from a wide range of sources including government environmental agencies, conservation organizations, academic researchers, and local community leaders to provide balanced, well-sourced coverage. She is particularly focused on how environmental policy decisions affect the daily lives of residents and the long-term sustainability of the region.For story tips: ana@rivieramayanews.mx