Cancún’s New ‘Kilometro 0’ Bus Route Aims to Cut Travel Times by Up to 50 Minutes

Map or illustration of the new Kilometro 0 bus route in Cancún

Cancún, Quintana Roo — A new bus route designed to slash travel times to Cancún’s Hotel Zone will begin pilot operations in mid-August 2026, according to the Quintana Roo Mobility Institute (Imoveqroo).

The so-called “Kilometro 0” route is part of the state’s MOBI public transport system. It will run every 11 minutes along a 67-kilometer round trip, serving an estimated 159,449 residents across 173 neighborhoods and more than 60,000 homes. The route also connects to the recently built Nichupté Bridge, offering an alternative entry to the tourist corridor.

Imoveqroo director Rafael Hernández Kotasek said the route follows successful tests on the Ruta 27 Puente Nichupté corridor. “We will start the next test route in mid-August, which enters via Kilometro Zero, and then a third route in early September that comes along Avenida Cancún and touches Avenida Kabah,” he explained.

Hernández Kotasek emphasized the time savings for daily commuters. “One of the main benefits will be a reduction of between 20 and 50 minutes in travel times for those who travel daily to the Hotel Zone,” he said.

The Kilometro 0 route will be the second of three new MOBI corridors. The system aims to provide more orderly, efficient, and safe public transport in the greater Cancún area, which is home to more than a million people.

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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