Public transportation in Havana has been fully shut down until further notice, according to a recent announcement. The measure comes amid fuel shortages and a lack of operational buses. Residents like author Eduardo N. Cordoví Hernandez have observed closures at local terminals and rely on expensive private options.
In his diary entry published on Havana Times, Eduardo N. Cordoví Hernandez describes noticing an unusual closure at the bus terminal entrance in his Lawton neighborhood. The next day, via a WhatsApp group providing transportation updates, he confirmed the terminal was paralyzed. An official announcement declared a total shutdown of public transportation in Havana “until further notice”.
Hernandez notes that this paralysis stems from a scarcity of operational buses and fuel supply issues, exacerbating daily challenges in the city. Despite the general suspension, some reports indicate that certain long-distance routes at other terminals maintain three scheduled departures per day, described as a significant effort.
The author, who splits time between his home in Lawton and Old Havana, explains that these limitations prompted him to stay with his son in the Juanelo neighborhood during a chikungunya relapse and recent cold weather. To return to Old Havana, he relied on his son's assistance to cover the high cost of a private car ride. Hernandez reflects on these everyday uncertainties, invoking Matt Monro's song “Everything Will Happen” to convey resignation amid the changes.
