A Leap Toward Modernity and Inclusion

The municipality of San Salvador de Jujuy – the capital of Argentina’s northwestern Jujuy province – announced that as of August 1, 2026, a completely new distribution of urban passenger transport came into effect. Following what Mayor Raúl Jorge called a transparent bidding process, companies El Urbano and Santa Ana took over the various routes, ensuring service continuity and expanding coverage to fast-growing neighborhoods.

In statements reported by local media such as TodoJujuy, the mayor emphasized that the reorganization will not harm users. He also highlighted the introduction of brand-new (zero-kilometer) buses and wheelchair-accessible units – a long-standing demand that is finally becoming a reality, allowing people with disabilities to board easily.

Company: El Urbano

This company will operate 12 strategic lines, including the new Line 13 connecting the 150 Hectáreas neighborhood with the Children’s Hospital.

  • Line 1: Hospital Snopek – Children’s Hospital.
  • Line 7: Barrio 8 de Marzo (Alto Comedero) – Children’s Hospital.
  • Line 9: Sector Carlos Undiano – Base Marambio (Alto Comedero) – Children’s Hospital.
  • Line 13 (New): 150 Hectáreas – Children’s Hospital.
  • Line 14: Alto Comedero (ADEP) – Children’s Hospital.
  • Line 22 (Inter-neighborhood): 14 Hectáreas (connects sectors of Alto Comedero).
  • Line 23: Barrio El Chingo – Children’s Hospital.
  • Line 31: Sector Teniente Farías – Base Marambio (Alto Comedero) – Children’s Hospital.
  • Lines 42: Barrio La Viña / Barrio Higuerillas / Altos del Zapla – Old Bus Terminal.
  • Line 43: Barrio Suipacha – Old Bus Terminal.
  • Line 47: Barrio Campo Verde – Old Bus Terminal.
  • Line 48 (Inter-neighborhood): Alto Comedero – Terminal General Arias.
Company: Santa Ana

This company will serve the remaining routes, covering a wide network connecting Alto Comedero, Malvinas Argentinas, Los Perales, Reyes, León, Yala, Los Nogales, Campo Verde, Huaico, Alberdi, San Pedrito, Cuyaya, and the city center, among others.

  • Line 2
  • Line 3
  • Line 4
  • Line 4 X Flash
  • Line 5
  • Line 6
  • Line 8
  • Line 10
  • Line 11
  • Line 12
  • Line 15
  • Line 16
  • Line 17
  • Line 18
  • Line 19
  • Line 20
  • Line 21
  • Line 24
  • Line 25
  • Line 27
  • Line 28
  • Line 30
  • Line 32
  • Line 33
  • Line 34
  • Line 35
  • Line 36
  • Line 38
  • Line 39
  • Line 40
  • Line 41
  • Line 44
  • Line 45
  • Line 46
  • Line 49
  • Line 52

Source: Municipality of San Salvador de Jujuy

Context and Perspectives on the Transition

While the municipal administration celebrates this modernization, the media outlet La Izquierda Diario has pointed out that this reconfiguration consolidates a process of corporate concentration, labeling Santa Ana as a monopoly that absorbed nearly 40 lines after the collapse of Unión Bus and Xibi Xibi. The same outlet also reported worker complaints about layoffs and working conditions.

Despite these criticisms, the municipality states that the new operators have committed to improving service quality and complying with the tender conditions. The buses are currently being calibrated, and residents are expected to enjoy a more efficient, inclusive, and connected transport system across the entire province of Jujuy.