The mayor of Quito, Pabel Muñoz, has announced that the installation of air conditioning in metro trains will not be carried out, arguing that the projected cost is excessively high.
He mayor of Quito Pabel Muñozhe announced in his weekly program Quito Frequency that the installation of air conditioning in metro trains will not be carried out, arguing that the projected cost is excessively high.
According to the mayor, estimates to equip the subway with air conditioning amounted to a total of $15 million. To illustrate the magnitude of this sum, Muñoz compared this expense with other priority needs in the city. Using the example of “Bucket 11” in Inga, a structure intended to manage waste while a environmental complexMuñoz highlighted that with the $15 million necessary for the subway’s air conditioning, three similar projects such as cube 11 could be financed, each with an approximate cost of $5 million.
The mayor emphasized that, given the significant cost and urgent needs in other areas of municipal infrastructure and services, the installation of air conditioning in the subway is not a priority at this time. Muñoz pointed out that it is crucial to allocate available resources strategically to address the most pressing needs of citizens. (EC)