Neiva's Mobility Secretariat deployed 90 agents to prevent accidents during the Bambuco Festival and Colombia's 2026 World Cup participation. January to May figures show fewer crashes but more deaths than in 2025.
The plan includes breathalyzer checks and traffic regulation on Segunda Avenue during parades that begin today. Mobility Secretary Edna Johana Cruz noted that 96 percent of the 30 deaths recorded through June involve motorcyclists.
From January to May there were 155 crashes, down 7.18 percent from 2025, although deaths rose 26.08 percent to 28. The main factors identified are alcohol consumption and speeding.
Local councilors Jesús Garzón and Alejandro Serna called for greater citizen responsibility. The measures will receive support from the Metropolitan Police and the Directorate of Traffic and Transportation.
