On Thursday, June 18, 2026, Puebla’s City Council gave majority approval to a comodato agreement allowing the state government temporary use of four municipal properties. These sites will be used to conduct preparatory technical studies for the upcoming Cablebús project, a cable car system aimed at improving urban mobility in the metropolitan area.

The vote took place during a virtual session marked by opposition from five members of the Raíces Poblanas collective, who protested against the project and demanded its halt, expressing their dissent with insults directed at council members. Despite the tension, municipal authorities clarified that the agreement is not a donation or permanent transfer of public assets. Instead, the comodato ensures the city retains ownership while granting temporary use strictly for study purposes.

These four properties will support the technical groundwork necessary to finalize the Cablebús route and station locations, which the state government will present in due course.

The Cablebús is positioned as a forward-thinking solution to Puebla’s chronic traffic congestion, where hundreds of thousands of commuters navigate crowded corridors daily. Cable car systems like this have proven effective in cities such as Mexico City, Medellín, and La Paz by:

– Reducing travel times
– Lowering pollutant emissions
– Transporting passengers without occupying road space

As the project moves forward into its study phase, public debate continues around one of Puebla’s most significant mobility initiatives. For a city grappling with urban sprawl and environmental challenges, the Cablebús offers a promising alternative that aligns with inclusive, sustainable urban development goals.