Bogotá Transportation in Chaos: National Strike Cripples TransMilenio

Bogotá Gridlock: National Strike Shuts Down TransMilenio Stations Bogotá, Colombia – A national strike on May 28, 2025, brought significant disruption to the city's transportation system. TransMilenio, Bogotá's vital bus rapid transit system, experienced widespread closures, impacting thousands of commuters. The closures, primarily affecting stations in Suba and Las Américas, caused major traffic congestion and delays. Noticias Caracol provided live coverage of the event, showing footage of crowded stations and blocked access points. One reporter, Julián Ríos, stated, "...there are problems and difficulties in mobility in stations like Bosa, Terreros, and the Autopista Sur because some protesters are blocking access." The video showed the extent of the disruption, with long lines of people waiting outside closed stations and buses rerouted to alternative locations. TransMilenio officials worked to reroute buses and manage the situation. Despite the challenges, the system's control center remained operational, monitoring the situation and providing updates to commuters. While the strike caused significant inconvenience, the resilience of TransMilenio and the city's response to the disruption were notable.