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Chinese Ambulances and Funeral Tricycles, a Belated Response to the Deterioration of These Services

The purchase of small vehicles, such as Foton minibuses, is a response to the shortage of fuel and foreign currency. 14ymedio, Havana, 25 July 2025 — We have to admit it: Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila seems to be the only minister in Cuba who is really taking action, even though his solutions are partial and insufficient … Continue reading “Chinese Ambulances and Funeral Tricycles, a Belated Response to the Deterioration of These Services”

I Want To Be a Driver for Foton, the New Chinese Vans With Air Conditioning

They have replaced the Russian ’gazelles’ and charge 20 pesos per trip. 14ymedio, Juan Diego Rodríguez, Havana, 9 July 2025 — Today, like almost always, my journey from La Virgen del Camino to El Vedado threatened to become eternal and suffocating. But I was lucky. I caught one of those little yellow buses we used … Continue reading “I Want To Be a Driver for Foton, the New Chinese Vans With Air Conditioning”

Havana Is Without Its GAZelle Minibuses Due to Fuel Shortage

“The few that are operational will not be able to carry out all of the planned trips,” authorities say. 14ymedio, Havana, 7 January 2025 — Almost all GAZelle minibuses operating in Havana are currently out of service due to a lack of fuel. This was announced on Wednesday by local authorities in a Facebook post, … Continue reading “Havana Is Without Its GAZelle Minibuses Due to Fuel Shortage”