The transportation sector in Holguin is adjusting and reducing passenger transport services in its various forms. Due to the difficult energy situation facing the country, aggravated by the United States oil embargo.
Due to the scarce availability of fuel, the sector has decided to suspend public transportation. Through terminals, urban, suburban, rural, and interprovincial routes, reported René Rodríguez Morales, provincial delegate.
As an exception, one departure to Havana is being maintained. While all national freight services related to events are postponed. Also the waiting list and last-minute terminal services are suspended.
Of the rail transport, only the Holguin-Havana route will continue operating. With departures every eight days from the northeastern province on the 11th, 19th, and 27th of this month. While the return trip from the Cuban capital will be on the 13th and 21st.
The official noted that passengers with tickets for bus, rail, or sea travel. Whose departures have been canceled and who do not wish to change their dates, can go to the ticket sales agencies for a refund.
Regarding services in support of public health. Among the measures implemented is the use of electric tricycles from the Cuba Taxi Agency to transport specialized medical personnel. While the transportation of patients requiring hemodialysis or medical appointments is being adjusted.
Rodríguez added that in this context, work will continue at the boarding points. Some enforcement will continue through inspections of empty vehicles. Both cargo and passenger, as well as the organization of alternative transportation hubs.
Furthermore, road infrastructure projects with access to fuel and other projects of high territorial importance. To which energy supplies are guaranteed, will continue. Also while the rest will be temporarily halted, he added.
The transportation sector is one of the most affected by the coercive measures imposed by the United States on Cuba. In which hinder the acquisition of fuel, tools, and parts necessary for vehicle operation. Impacting the technical availability rate and the movement of people and goods.
With information from the Cuban News Agency
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