Teleférico de Uruapan
Mexican public transport system
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The Teleférico de Uruapan is an aerial lift line in Uruapan, the second largest city in the Mexican state of Michoacán. It was created by the Government of Michoacán. It is the third public transportation system of its kind built in Mexico, and the first outside of Greater Mexico City.[2]
| Teleférico de Uruapan | |
|---|---|
| |
| Overview | |
| Locale | Uruapan, Michoacán, Mexico |
| Transit type | Cable car |
| Number of lines | 1 |
| Number of stations | 6 |
| Daily ridership | 18,000 per day (estimated, 2026)[1] |
| Website | Teleférico Uruapan |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | 18 April 2026 |
| Operator(s) | Gobierno del Estado de Michoacán |
| Number of vehicles | 91 |
| Technical | |
| System length | 8.4 km (5.2 mi) |
History
In February 2024, the governor of Michoacán, Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla, announced the construction of an air transport system in the city of Uruapan. The project would have a route of 8.4 kilometers and an estimated investment of 3.2 billion MXN.[3]
Throughout its construction, the project faced problems, criticism, and protests due to local concerns about the impact of the works on environmental issues, mobility, and neighborhood life in the areas where the cable car route was planned. This included some protests, legal challenges, and denials of construction permits that delayed the project's construction.[4]
During Carlos Manzo's administration, a political conflict arose between the Uruapan City Council and the Michoacán Government over the cable car project.[5] The City Council used its authority to grant permits for the project as a means of pressuring the government to secure additional infrastructure for the transportation system and increased attention from state and federal security forces.[6] Following Manzo's assassination, the cable car construction site became a focal point of protests by his supporters.[7]
After several months of delays, the cable car was inaugurated on 18 April 2026.[2]
Station list
| Stations[8] | Picture | Date opened |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital Regional | 18 April 2026 | |
| Libramiento Aeropuerto | ||
| Boulevard Industrial | ||
| Presidencia | ||
| Centro | ||
| Parque Nacional |
See also
- Cablebús, a similar system operating in Mexico City.
- Mexicable, a similar system operating in the State of Mexico.
- Teleférico de Morelia, under construction in the state capital, Morelia.