The Holguin Provincial Transportation Company (EPTH) is modifying its routes. With the activation of a support plan aimed at reinforcing passenger transport. In the lead-up to the end-of-year celebrations and the first days of January.
Wilmer García Ramírez, the company’s general director, informed the Cuban News Agency that, as is customary at this time of year, intermunicipal routes are being enhanced from the terminals. To facilitate connections between the provincial capital and the surrounding areas through the use of state-owned and leased vehicles.
The practice will also be implemented in the first days of the new year and will be reinforced with departures to other provinces via national transport. With the aim of facilitating family reunions for the New Year’s celebrations.
Regarding railcar services, although the province has 18 vehicles. Only about 11 are currently operating due to fuel availability and damage to the railway lines. Caused by river landslides, primarily in Urbano Noris and Mayari, resulting from Hurricane Melissa’s passage through eastern Cuba.
Also the weather event caused significant damage to the company’s infrastructure. Affecting 59 stops and leaving several buildings with total or partial roof losses throughout the province. With Mayari and Sagua de Tanamo being the most severely impacted municipalities.
García Ramírez added that work is underway to repair the damaged workshops. Including those that support urban transport in Baguanos, Tacajo, Banes, Mayari, and Cueto.
Futhermore the executive noted that 2025 proved very challenging for the sector due to fuel shortages. A situation that impacted operations and the technical availability of vehicles for service provision. Therefore, priority was given to transporting cargo and passengers based on the number of vehicles in service.
Through its leasing policy, the company has over 200 active vehicles in its fleet used for passenger service. Of which approximately 90 operate daily on urban and suburban routes. This number varies depending on the resources available in each area, he added.
This year, the company focused on improving vehicle rentals. Increasing price controls for private carriers, and ensuring the proper functioning of taxi stands.
With information from CNA
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