MOBI Route 27 Launch in Cancún Promises Faster Rides to Hotel Zone

Cancún, Quintana Roo — Governor Mara Lezama launched MOBI Route 27 on Wednesday, a new transit line designed to reshape mobility in Cancún by cutting travel times between the city and its Hotel Zone.

The route, dubbed Puente Nichupté, covers 64.9 kilometers and connects 155 neighborhoods. Officials estimate it will benefit more than 156,000 residents. It runs from Cielo Nuevo along Arco Norte, Lak’in Avenue, López Portillo, Nichupté, Kabah and across the Puente Nichupté to Kukulcán Boulevard, then returns along the same corridor.

On certain trips, passengers could save up to 50 minutes traveling to the Hotel Zone. To mark the launch, rides will be free from Sept. 2 through Sept. 13.

The route starts with 16 Taruk buses, a Mexican-made model with capacity for up to 80 passengers each. Frequencies are set at seven minutes during peak hours and 15 minutes at off-peak times. Service runs from 5:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Each bus is equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, USB charging ports, GPS, cameras linked to the C5 security monitoring center, electronic fare validators and technology to track passengers and routes. The vehicles also include ramps, priority seating, tactile flooring and Braille signage to improve access for people with disabilities and older adults.

“MOBI is now a reality,” Lezama said at the launch ceremony, adding that the system grew out of demands raised by residents.

The state mobility agency, IMOVEQROO, announced that Route 27 Kilómetro Cero will be presented on Sept. 14, with additional strategic routes phased in during 2026 and 2027.