After nine months of deliberation, the Puebla State Congress has approved a 10-year concession for the city’s bus stops to the municipal government led by Pepe Chedraui. The decision was reached during an ordinary session this Thursday, with 33 votes in favor, one against, and five abstentions.

Here’s what happened:

– **The Vote:** Out of the total, 33 legislators supported the measure. The sole vote against came from Movimiento Ciudadano’s Fedhra Suriano, while five members of the PAN bench—Marcos Castro, Rafael Micalco, Susana Riestra, Luana Amador, and Celia Bonaga—chose to abstain.
– **The Project:** The concession will allow the Puebla municipal government to manage and upgrade around 401 bus stops across the city for the next decade. This includes not only daily operations but also commercial and advertising opportunities through urban furniture and MUPIS (urban information panels) on city streets.
– **Modernization Plans:** The initiative outlines significant improvements, such as:
– Rehabilitation and modernization of bus shelters
– Installation of surveillance cameras
– New lighting systems
– Panic buttons for emergencies
– Free public Wi-Fi at bus stops

The proposal was originally sent by the Puebla City Council to the State Legislature in August 2025, remaining under committee review for several months before finally reaching a vote in the full Congress.

For Puebla’s residents—especially those who rely on public transportation—these changes could mean safer, more connected, and better-equipped waiting areas. For migrants and expats living in Puebla, the modernization of public spaces signals a step toward a more inclusive and accessible city.

As the city moves forward with this concession, the focus will be on how these upgrades impact daily life, public safety, and access to information for all who call Puebla home.