May 6, 2024. The Peruvian city of Trujillo, capital of the province of La Libertad, moves towards sustainability in its urban transportation system with the introduction of the first minibus that uses natural gas for vehicles (NGV), an initiative promoted by the provincial municipality in collaboration with the Nuevo California transportation company.
This ecological vehicle will begin to provide service between the districts of Víctor Larco, Trujillo, La Esperanza, Laredo, El Porvenir and the El Milagro town center, in Huanchaco. Its operation not only represents a milestone for the city, but also sets a precedent in the search for cleaner and more environmentally friendly mobility options.
In addition, refueling a 150 cubic meter tank will cost around 300 soles and will offer autonomy for a journey of a day and a half. This represents a notable economic difference compared to the fuels previously used, which will translate into greater profitability that will facilitate the continuous improvement of vehicle equipment and service quality.
The launch of this minibus was celebrated in an event that was attended by the provincial Mayor, Mario Reyna, and representatives of both the Nuevo California transport company and Modasa and Quavii, a Promigas company in Peru.
Carlos Lazo, Administrator of Nuevo California, announced that the company will make an investment of more than 1.5 million soles to incorporate 11 new buses equipped with natural gas technology before the end of the year. In addition, he highlighted that these vehicles will be equipped with an innovative credit card fare collection system.
On the other hand, Miguel Maal, General Manager of Promigas Perú, highlighted the company’s commitment to promoting sustainable mobility, which is evident in the development of 14 filling stations that will provide natural gas in the north of the country by the end of 2024, five of which will be located in Trujillo.
