Economy Politics Local 2026-01-12T22:37:53+00:00

Mayor of Florencio Varela declares emergency in public transport

The mayor of Florencio Varela, Andrés Watson, has declared a state of emergency in local public transport. The goal is to improve service functionality and reorganize routes and services. The municipality is evaluating alternatives to ensure coverage and carrying out infrastructure work.


Mayor of Florencio Varela declares emergency in public transport

In parallel, regional portals indicated that within this framework, alternatives are being evaluated to ensure coverage, including various types of units to maintain mobility in the district. While this process is underway, the Municipality reported tasks related to urban infrastructure associated with drainage and the maintenance of public spaces. In recent days, crews carried out hydraulic interventions and reinforcement work on drains, as well as urban hygiene actions during rain episodes to favor runoff on arteries and sewers. The local agenda also included the continuity of road works at various points in the district, with pavement interventions aimed at improving access and circulation, according to municipal reports and regional coverage. From the municipal Executive, it was indicated that the measure aims to “optimize the population's transfer” through an urgent procedure. According to what Agencia Noticias Argentinas learned, the Secretary of Government, Daniel Dono Leidi, stated that the instrument allows intervening in the existing lines scheme to solve operational difficulties. Buenos Aires, January 12, 2026 (NA) - The mayor of Florencio Varela, Andrés Watson, decreed a state of emergency in local public transport with the objective of improving the service's functioning and advancing in the readjustment of routes and services.