Metropolitano Driver Injured Day Before Retirement, Family Alleges SOAT Inactivity After Fatal Crash

Lima, Peru – A tragic accident on Alfonso Ugarte Avenue has left a Metropolitano bus driver, Percy Centeno, severely injured just a day before his scheduled retirement. The collision, which occurred on July 30, involved a Metropolitano unit and an informal Anconero bus, resulting in three fatalities and more than twenty injured. Mr. Centeno, 59, a veteran driver with ten years of service, remains hospitalized, unable to walk and suffering from constant dizziness. Despite his critical condition, his family reports that medical professionals were considering discharging him. Adding to the family's distress, they allege that the SOAT (Mandatory Traffic Accident Insurance) for the Metropolitano bus has not been activated, forcing them to personally bear the mounting medical expenses. "The concessionaire has not communicated with us, nor have they provided any support to transfer him to a private clinic," stated a family member, expressing profound concern over the lack of assistance. This incident has ignited public debate regarding the safety protocols and accountability within Lima's public transport system, particularly concerning insurance coverage and support for transport workers.

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