Cancún’s New MOBI Route to Playa Delfines Will Be Free Nov. 2–9

Cancún, Quintana Roo — A new public transit route linking northern Cancún with Playa Delfines will operate free of charge from Nov. 2 to 9 during its first week of service, officials announced.

The Villas del Mar 3–Puente Nichupté–Playa Delfines route is part of the state’s MOBI system, formally known as Movilidad del Bienestar Quintanarroense. It is designed to connect residential areas in the north of the city with shopping centers, hospitals, schools and attractions along the hotel zone, using the Nichupté Bridge to reach Kukulcán Boulevard and Playa Delfines.

According to information released about the service, the route will benefit more than 86,000 residents across 128 neighborhoods in the municipality of Benito Juárez.

Daily service from 4 a.m. to 2:15 a.m.

The route will run every day from 4 a.m. to 2:15 a.m., with the last departure from the residential terminal scheduled for 1 a.m. Service from the Westing Regina area will also continue until 1 a.m.

Riders are advised to check official MOBI and IMOVEQROO channels to confirm frequencies, stops and schedules in each direction.

What the route will connect

The route links residential districts with commercial, educational, medical and tourist destinations across Cancún, including:

• Stores and supermarkets: Chedraui Selecto Cancún Kabah, Sam’s Club Kabah and The Home Depot
• Shopping centers: Multiplaza Cancún, Multiplaza Kabah and Plaza La Isla
• Schools and health services: Instituto Tecnológico de Cancún and Hospital de Gineco-Pediatría No. 7 of the IMSS (Mexican Social Security Institute), among other urban landmarks
• Public and sports venues: Parque Kabah and Estadio Andrés Quintana Roo
• Tourist attractions: Museo Maya de Cancún, the El Rey archaeological zone and Playa Delfines

How to pay after the free week

Once the promotional period ends, the system will offer three digital payment options:

• MOBI app: allows users to generate a digital ticket and top up credit from their phone
• Physical MOBI card: a rechargeable card for paying fares
• Contactless bank cards: payment with credit or debit cards that support contactless technology

Physical cards will be sold at outlets including OXXO, 7-Eleven, Abarrotes Dunosusa and GoMart. Credit can be topped up at SIX and Willys stores as well as other affiliated retailers. Fares to be applied after the free period should be confirmed through the system’s official channels before planning regular transport spending.

Onboard features

The new buses are equipped with air conditioning, video surveillance cameras, GPS tracking and accessibility platforms for people with disabilities or reduced mobility.

The first free week, from Nov. 2 to 9, will allow riders to familiarize themselves with the route and identify the stops that best suit them. Users are advised to check for service updates before boarding.