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Metrovia

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Locale
  
ECU Guayaquil, Ecuador

Number of lines
  
2

Began operation
  
July 30, 2006

Transit type
  
Bus Rapid Transit

Daily ridership
  
~1.3 million

Metrovia

Owner
  
FundaciĆ³n de Transporte Masivo Urbano de Guayaquil

Metrovia is a bus rapid transit system that has been developed in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and is now a widely used means of transportation in the city.

Line 1 was inaugurated on July 30, 2006. Line 2 is currently under construction while Line 3 was inaugurated on May 4, 2008. The system will consist of a total of 7 lines.

Metrovia Foundation

This foundation established by the city, with roughly 12 employees is responsible for overseeing the entire operation, they plan future lines and ensures everything runs smoothly. Unlike other BRT Systems' administrative entities, this one is funded entirely from space rental and other non-fare related income.

References

Metrovia Wikipedia