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The OMNi invasion: How a fleet of bicycles aims to modernize Costa Rica’s public transportation infrastructure

Nate Doughty - February 4, 2020

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Costa Rica to purchase eight new trains from Chinese company

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Various INCOFER routes suspended after two trains collide head on

Costa Rica

Lawmaker proposes suspending permits of motorists who crash into trains

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Public Works minister defends government’s progress on infrastructure projects

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Legislators put Public Works and Transport Minister Carlos Segnini in the hot seat this week, forcing him to defend the government's slow progress on promised highway projects.

Taxi fares in Costa Rica to drop again

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Taxi fares in Costa Rica will drop 3 to 20 percent following new guidelines from the Public Services Regulatory Authority, despite opposition from drivers.

New ferry to connect Costa Rica-El Salvador starting in January

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A new cargo ferry will begin operating in January between Costa Rica and El Salvador, cutting the travel time down to 16 hours compared to the current two to five days.

Regulatory Authority proposes reduction in taxi fares

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A reduction would bring taxi fares closer to those offered by Uber. Costa Rica President Luis Guillermo Solís has said Uber is operating illegally in the country.

Gas prices, bus fares in Costa Rica could soon drop

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If approved by ARESEP, fuel prices would drop in September while new bus fares would apply starting October.

Porteadores announce more street blockades across Costa Rica next week

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Traffic jams and blockades likely will return to Costa Rica's roads as private chauffeurs, or porteadores, announced they will resume protests next week. Unlicensed taxi drivers, or piratas, may join the demonstrations.

Police to investigate alleged threats by private chauffeurs against traffic officers

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An audio recording of a conversation calling on private chauffeurs, or porteadores, to intimidate Traffic Police officers started circulating on social media this week.

Regulatory Authority to propose single fare for all types of taxis

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ARESEP on Tuesday will propose to average the costs of each of the different types of vehicles used for taxi services and then set a single rate.

New San José bus terminal for routes to Nicaragua, Nicoya

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The new station will be the terminal for bus routes from San José to Puntarenas, Guanacaste, Alajuela, Heredia and Nicaragua.

Chauffeurs break negotiations with government officials in ongoing permit row

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“I warned them once. That means I will keep my promise,” President Solís said, referring to orders not to allow more blockades, which he issued two weeks ago.