# Mexico City Public Transport Faces Widespread Delays and Service Disruptions Commuters face significant delays across multiple Metro and Metrobús lines today due to maintenance and protests. - **Source:** [Infobae](https://www.infobae.com) - **Published:** 2026-11-06 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/7bc7c9a8-a083-4947-b354-878a876fb872 ## Widespread Metro System Delays Commuters in Mexico City are experiencing significant transit disruptions today, November 6. Line 3 reports delays exceeding 20 minutes, while Line 1 transit between Juanacatlán and Tacubaya surpassed 25 minutes. Additionally, Line 2 and Line B are facing operational slowdowns, forcing passengers to endure extended wait times during their daily morning commutes. ## Line 2 Operational Incident Line 2 service is currently restricted due to a metallic object, specifically a cane, obstructing the tracks. Maintenance crews performed a temporary power cut to safely remove the item. Furthermore, passengers reported an evacuation at Hidalgo station following sightings of smoke, though official reasons for the specific incident remain unconfirmed by authorities. ## Metrobús Network Congestion The Metrobús system is struggling with heavy traffic congestion affecting Lines 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6. Line 4 is specifically noted for considerable delays across its entire corridor. Officials advise passengers to anticipate longer travel times and consider alternative routes as the heavy road traffic continues to impact the system's overall performance. ## Protest-Driven Service Adjustments Social mobilizations are forcing provisional service changes across the city. Line 7 is operating in three separate circuits, leaving Hidalgo, El Caballito, and Amajac stations without service. Similarly, Line 5 is split into two segments, with the San Lázaro to Hospital General Troncoso section currently closed due to ongoing public demonstrations in the area. ## Trolebús Route Modifications Line 0 of the Trolebús is operating under a provisional service model due to protests at the intersection of Avenida Revolución and Avenida Altavista. The system is split into two distinct circuits: one from CETRAM Chapultepec to Tlacopac and another from Ciudad Universitaria to Altavista, requiring commuters to adjust their travel plans accordingly. ## Upcoming Maintenance Closures The Metrobús system announced that Poniente 128 station on Line 3 will suspend operations for two weeks, starting November 7 through November 20. During this maintenance period, units will not stop at the station. Passengers are encouraged to use the neighboring Magdalena de las Salinas or Montevideo stations to avoid any potential travel complications. ## High Traffic Impacting Line 5 Beyond protest-related closures, Line 5 faces additional complications in its northern section. Obstructions in the dedicated bus lane have forced the closure of El Coyol station for vehicles heading toward Preparatoria 1. These cumulative issues highlight the fragility of the transit corridor when faced with both social unrest and urban traffic congestion. ## Systemic Commuter Challenges The combination of infrastructure maintenance, social protests, and heavy road traffic has created a difficult day for Mexico City transit users. With delays reported on Lines 6 and 7 exceeding 15 to 25 minutes, the city's primary mobility networks are under significant strain, necessitating proactive planning and the use of alternative transport routes. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.infobae.com/mexico/2026/11/06/que-esta-pasando-en-el-metro-y-metrobus-hoy-6-de-noviembre/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._