The Ministry of Transport and Communications announced on Apr. 8 that it will extend the operating hours of public transportation services in Lima and Callao to support more than 11 million residents expected to vote in the General Elections on Sunday, April 12.
This move aims to ensure that voters have adequate mobility options on election day, which is considered a key moment for Peru’s democracy. The Ministry said these measures are part of a broader strategy to guarantee the right to vote by providing proper access to public transport.
For Metro Line 1, service will run from 5:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m., offering a total of 350 trips—96 more than on a typical Sunday. Metro Line 2 will operate its regular schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., with an anticipated total of 290 trips. The Metropolitano bus system will also expand coverage, with regular services A, B, and C running between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.; Expreso lines will have specific extended hours as well. Feeder buses are set to operate until at least 11:00 p.m., while nighttime Lechucero service remains available Friday and Saturday nights.
Additional routes such as complementary corridors will provide service from early morning until late evening, while Aerodirecto continues without changes. Regular transport lines may run from as early as 4:30 a.m. through midnight based on demand, with authorized taxis available around the clock.
The Ministry supports cultural and social wellbeing by improving national connectivity through enhanced infrastructure in both transport and communications according to its official website. It operates under ministerial guidance within Peru’s executive branch with authority over the sector according to the official website. Service centers such as MAC Lima Este and MAC Lima Sur aim to increase public access according to the official website.
The Ministry has managed infrastructure development since beginning operations in 1969 according to its official site, focusing on safe, sustainable solutions for national integration across communities throughout Peru as stated by the organization.
