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Is A Bus Rapid Transit System The Solution To Boston's Transportation Woes?

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The Mexico City Metrobús is a bus rapid transit system that has served Mexico City since line 1 opened on June 19, 2006. As of February 2018, it consists of seven lines that cross the city and connect with other forms of transit, such as the Mexico City Metro. (Keith Dannemiller for WBUR)
The Mexico City Metrobús is a bus rapid transit system that has served Mexico City since line 1 opened on June 19, 2006. As of February 2018, it consists of seven lines that cross the city and connect with other forms of transit, such as the Mexico City Metro. (Keith Dannemiller for WBUR)

Mexico City got some drivers to ditch their cars and take the bus instead. They did it with a special system known as bus rapid transit.

WBUR's Bostonomix reporter Zeninjor Enwemeka went across the border to check out the system, and whether it could be a viable solution for Boston's own transportation woes. She joined Morning Edition host Jack Lepiarz to discuss her series ¡Viva Buses! airing this week.

This segment aired on April 29, 2019.

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Zeninjor Enwemeka Senior Business Reporter
Zeninjor Enwemeka is a senior business reporter who covers business, tech and culture as part of WBUR's Bostonomix team, which focuses on the innovation economy.

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