As Mexico City\u2019s Cableb\u00fas marks five years of operation in 2026, it stands out not only as an affordable and efficient transport option for the city\u2019s outskirts but also as one of the safest public transit systems in the capital. <\/p>\n
Unlike the Metro or Metrob\u00fas, which report hundreds or even thousands of robberies annually, the Cableb\u00fas has averaged fewer than one robbery per year since its launch in July 2021. According to data obtained by Reporte \u00cdndigo through transparency requests, only two incidents of robbery without violence were recorded in the system\u2019s parking areas during 2023 and 2025. This translates to an average of 0.4 robberies annually over its five years of service. <\/p>\n
The Cableb\u00fas operates via cabins suspended from cables supported by metal towers, connecting neighborhoods often underserved by traditional transit. Currently, Mexico City has three Cableb\u00fas lines, with plans underway to expand service from Ajusco to Metro Universidad, as well as new routes linking \u00c1lvaro Obreg\u00f3n to Magdalena Contreras and Metro Tl\u00e1huac to Milpa Alta. <\/p>\n
The city government highlights the Cableb\u00fas 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 Cableb\u00fas as a key player in addressing inequality through inclusive infrastructure. <\/p>\n
In contrast, the Metro system recorded 1,420 robbery investigations in 2025 alone\u2014an average of 3.8 cases per day\u2014while the Metrob\u00fas and microbuses reported 429 and 232 investigations respectively, according to the Mexico City Attorney General\u2019s Office. <\/p>\n
For migrants and residents navigating the city, the Cableb\u00fas 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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