The Municipality of Las Condes will deploy ten free electric buses with four routes to ease access to the 30 voting locations during the November 16 elections. The service will run from 7:30 to 18:30 and cover all polling stations in the commune. This joins national efforts like free Metro access and public transport reinforcements.
The Municipality of Las Condes announced a free transport plan for Sunday, November 16, aligning with the presidential and parliamentary elections. The goal is to ensure residents can easily reach the 30 voting locations set up in the commune, complementing national government measures.
Ten electric buses will run four continuous free routes from 7:30 to 18:30. These routes directly link various commune sectors to sites like municipal educational facilities, subsidized private schools, the Estadio Paul Harris, and the Traffic Directorate, covering 100% of polling stations.
The vehicles, typically used for internal services, feature air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, USB ports for charging phones, security cameras, and accessibility for people with reduced mobility. Exact route details are available on the municipality's social media, such as @munilascondes on Instagram, and the website www.lascondes.cl, where real-time mesa constitution can also be monitored.
Additionally, pet hydration points will be set up at each voting location, given the forecasted high temperatures. This aims to aid voters bringing their animals.
Nationally, Interior Undersecretary Víctor Ramos reminded that Santiago's Metro will operate free from 7:00 a.m., and workers get three hours off to vote. Government Undersecretary General Erwin Díaz outlined an 80% boost in RED Movilidad in the Metropolitan Region, 30% extra Metro capacity, and extended EFE Urbano services, including trains from Valparaíso, Santiago, and the Biobío. “These measures aim to ensure everyone, especially in major urban centers, can travel safely, quickly, and free to exercise their voting rights,” Díaz stated.