Transantiago

Transantiago is opened in 2007 in the Chilean capital Santiago integrated public transport system, which consists of bus and subway lines.

In addition to the existing Metro de Santiago a bus network was built after the model of the Colombian TransMilenio. The completely redesigned line network is divided into two sub-networks: a main route network within the city, including the bus routes and the existing subway lines, and a system of local and feeder lines. There is an integrated fare structure for both subnets. Payment shall be made with an electronic chip card. The bus service was advertised worldwide in 14 lots, each separately for the Troncales (main lines) and the Alimentadores (feeder and district lines). Had previously medium-sized enterprises and cooperatives offered the lines on their own, so the lot was now mainly to large farms and contractors. Some of them were subsequently bought by foreign investors ( Redbus of Veolia Transport, Subus of Fanalca, Colombia). Behind Express de Santiago plugged transport Alsacia, one of the bus companies that are active in the Colombian Transmilenio system. In October 2005, the new company took over the operation. More than 1,600 new low-floor buses were taken late 2005 and early 2006. Since 10 February 2007, the new line structure is in operation, together with the integrated pricing system. More than 5,000 buses and four metro lines are part of Transantiago.

From the beginning the Transantiago system suffered from defects. Again and again the operation was postponed before it started in February 2007. Capacity problems, lack of stops and the absence of direct connections meant that the transport part, completely collapsed. The passengers had to queue for hours. Popular anger erupted in partly violent protests. The government had to intervene, provided, inter alia, Money ready for additional buses. Their number is expected to increase to 6,300 by the end of 2007, according to Transantiago. Started one was in February 2007 with 4,500 units. President Michelle Bachelet convened with René Cortázar, a new Minister of Transport. If Transantiago is not stable until the end of 2007, he announced his resignation. The opposition has set up a committee for Transantiago.

New line structure

The bus network is divided into two product areas:

• A main line network on which you can drive through the city. This line network currently consists of 151 lines (as of July 2012) that the line numbers 101 - 515 carry. Express bus lines are marked with an "e". The letter " c" behind the line number is used for shorter distances.
• Local and feeder lines, which are grouped into ten zones. This line network currently consists of 216 lines (as of July 2012), which are identified by letters and numbers. The letters indicate the area where the bus route mainly runs. Thus, line numbers result, such as D08 or J12. Here Express bus lines are characterized by an additional "e", for example J07e. Shorter routes, as the main lines are also marked with a " c".

On the main lines, two bus types are used:

For the local and feeder lines, two bus types are used:

The four subway lines are part of the main line network of Transantiago.

The first detailed description of all lines was published in November 2006. In February 2007, this new line structure was put in operation.

The total fleet decreased from about 8,000 buses in 2003 to about 5,500 buses in 2007. More than 1,600 of them are new and low floor. All new vehicles meet the emission standard Euro 3