La Paz Mayor Milena Quiroga Romero announced that the city’s Tiburón Urbano public bus system has surpassed 2.3 million trips since its launch in August 2025. The milestone marks roughly ten months of operation for the municipal transit network, which connects residential, commercial, and educational zones across the Baja California Sur capital.
Quiroga called the system a modern and efficient mobility option for both residents and visitors. The buses operate daily from 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., with departures approximately every 20 minutes along established routes.
Routes and Features
Tiburón Urbano’s Route 01 passes through several high-traffic locations familiar to La Paz residents. Stops include the Instituto Tecnológico de La Paz, the Soriana Forjadores shopping center, and IMSS Clinic No. 34. The route also extends into the Guadalupe Victoria and Márquez de León neighborhoods.
Each bus is equipped with air conditioning, video surveillance cameras, and a panic button. Some units include wheelchair ramps for passengers with disabilities. Riders pay using a rechargeable smart card, the only accepted payment method on board.
How to Get a Card
General fare cards are available at multiple points across the city, including the Palacio Municipal, Mercado Bravo, Mercado Madero, and Mercado Olachea. Students and seniors eligible for preferential rates must register in advance through the App La Paz mobile application, then pick up their card at a designated location after three business days.
Route information and card status updates are also available through the app. The system’s official website, tiburonurbano.lapaz.gob.mx, lists all current routes and recharge points.
A Growing Transit Option in BCS
Before Tiburón Urbano, La Paz relied on an older network of privately operated minibuses with limited schedules and inconsistent service. The municipal system was designed to provide a standardized alternative with fixed routes, posted schedules, and newer vehicles.
At an average of roughly 7,600 rides per day since launch, the 2.3 million trip count points to steady adoption by commuters across the city. For English speakers living in or visiting La Paz, the system offers a low-cost way to reach grocery stores, medical clinics, and government offices without a car.
This story was first reported by Noticias La Paz.