As Mexico City’s Cablebús marks five years of operation in 2026, it stands out not only as an affordable and efficient transport option for the city’s outskirts but also as one of the safest public transit systems in the capital.

Unlike the Metro or Metrobús, which report hundreds or even thousands of robberies annually, the Cablebús has averaged fewer than one robbery per year since its launch in July 2021. According to data obtained by Reporte Índigo through transparency requests, only two incidents of robbery without violence were recorded in the system’s parking areas during 2023 and 2025. This translates to an average of 0.4 robberies annually over its five years of service.

The Cablebús operates via cabins suspended from cables supported by metal towers, connecting neighborhoods often underserved by traditional transit. Currently, Mexico City has three Cablebús lines, with plans underway to expand service from Ajusco to Metro Universidad, as well as new routes linking Álvaro Obregón to Magdalena Contreras and Metro Tláhuac to Milpa Alta.

The city government highlights the Cablebús as an innovative tool to transform urban mobility and reduce social inequalities. The Secretariat of Public Works and Services emphasizes that the system particularly benefits densely populated areas with limited access to opportunities by improving mobility and facilitating access to education, employment, and essential services. This positions the Cablebús as a key player in addressing inequality through inclusive infrastructure.

In contrast, the Metro system recorded 1,420 robbery investigations in 2025 alone—an average of 3.8 cases per day—while the Metrobús and microbuses reported 429 and 232 investigations respectively, according to the Mexico City Attorney General’s Office.

For migrants and residents navigating the city, the Cablebús offers a safer, more reliable alternative that connects marginalized communities to the urban core. Its low crime rate and ongoing expansion plans suggest a promising future for equitable and secure public transportation in Mexico City.