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The Blackouts in Holguin, Cuba, Predict a Dark Future for the New Electric Tricycles

Holguín residents complain that the vehicles cover an unpopular route, instead of serving more central stops 14ymedio, Miguel García, Holguín, 4 May 2024 — Shining under the May sun, the 20 new electric tricycles that travel the streets of Holguín will began to provide service this Thursday. However, poor planning has already hindered the beginning … Continue reading “The Blackouts in Holguin, Cuba, Predict a Dark Future for the New Electric Tricycles”

The New Electric Tricycles in Havana are (Practically) Phantoms

14ymedio, Juan Diego Rodríguez, Havana, 25 November 2022 — The authorities in Havana have twice announced, in their customary pomp, the arrival of electric vehicles onto new transport routes in the Playa district. The first time, two weeks ago, the official press assured us that a tricycle service would commence on 15 November, but this … Continue reading “The New Electric Tricycles in Havana are (Practically) Phantoms”

The Back Seats of Cuba’s Electric Tricycles are Not for Sitting

14ymedio, Natalia López Moya, Havana, May 6, 2021 — Dayron’s first thought when he heard the police siren was that it would be a routine document check, but what he actually heard left him confused. “You may not transport anyone on the back of your tricycle,” the officer told him, pointing to the young woman … Continue reading “The Back Seats of Cuba’s Electric Tricycles are Not for Sitting”

Electric Tricycles Sell Like Crazy for Dollars in Cuba

14ymedio, Juan Diego Rodríguez, Havana, 23 March 2021 — Those who visited the store that sells in hard currency (MLC) on Infanta Street, in Centro Habana, on Monday, could not believe it: for sale were the first electric vehicles for private sale in more than half a century. Two models of electric cargo tricycles were on display, … Continue reading “Electric Tricycles Sell Like Crazy for Dollars in Cuba”

Pinar Del Río, Cuba, Is Without Public Transport Until Further Notice

The only vehicles that continue to provide service in the province are the electric tricycle fleet 14ymedio, Havana, 14 September 2024 — The authorities of Pinar del Río reported that the suspension of public transport that begins this Saturday – justified by the “difficulties” in acquiring fuel – will continue “until conditions allow the restoration.” … Continue reading “Pinar Del Río, Cuba, Is Without Public Transport Until Further Notice”

The Price of Vehicles Imported Into Cuba by Individuals Is Lowered but the Tariffs Will Be in Foreign Currency

According to the Minister of Transport, the proceeds will go to a fund to recover public transport and infrastructure 14ymedio, Madrid, 30 July 2024 — Cubans will be able to import vehicles from abroad at the same price as companies, although they will have to pay the tariffs in foreign currency. The measure is expected … Continue reading “The Price of Vehicles Imported Into Cuba by Individuals Is Lowered but the Tariffs Will Be in Foreign Currency”

The Minister of Transport Describes an Alarming Situation for the Roads in Cuba

The problem is due, among other reasons, to the fact that only 13 of the 25 asphalt plants are functioning 14ymedio, Havana, July 27, 2024 –In Cuba there are “quality problems in road repairs, and a lack of discipline and organization in interventions.” The euphemisms to disguise the unfortunate state of Cuban roads – and … Continue reading “The Minister of Transport Describes an Alarming Situation for the Roads in Cuba”

‘Some Cars That Are Incompatible With Our Society Are Entering Cuba’

Prime Minister warns that imports of luxury cars will be controlled 14ymedio, Havana, 18 July 2024 — A black and white, 650-horsepower Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 parked in front of a shabby house in El Guaso, Guantánamo. A brand-new Rubicon jeep moving through the outskirts of Morón, in Ciego de Ávila. A brand-new Mercedes-Benz, which a soldier “on … Continue reading “‘Some Cars That Are Incompatible With Our Society Are Entering Cuba’”

Cuba’s Economic Crisis Leads to Fewer Police Patrols

The tricycle served as a police “patrol car,” with its luminous turret and its white and blue colors. 14ymedio, Juan Diego Rodríguez, Havana, 23 May 2024 — “Just one kick and you can knock them over” observe two handsome young men at a bus stop on Thursday. They are talking about a Rali brand tricycle … Continue reading “Cuba’s Economic Crisis Leads to Fewer Police Patrols”

The Cuban Government Promotes a ‘Tricycle Revolution’ in the Midst of the Energy Crisis

There are 200 vehicles in the assembly phase and another 300 “that should be received this year,” according to the Minister of Transportation 14ymedio, Havana, 24 April 2024 — The Cuban Government has made the circulation of electric tricycles on the Island a matter of State. Assembled in Cuba with imported parts, 183 vehicles of … Continue reading “The Cuban Government Promotes a ‘Tricycle Revolution’ in the Midst of the Energy Crisis”

Residents of Santiago de Cuba Take to the Streets, Demanding Electricity and Food

14ymedio, Havana, 17 March 2024 — After several days of extended power outages and weeks-long shortages of basic rations, thousands of Santiago residents took to the streets on Sunday, shouting “electricity and food… freedom… homeland and life” and “We are hungry.” The crowd was concentrated on Carretera del Morro, close to several popular and humble … Continue reading “Residents of Santiago de Cuba Take to the Streets, Demanding Electricity and Food”

The Cuban Government Backs off and Cancels the Increase in Passenger Transport Fares

14ymedio, Madrid, 2 February 2024 — “The prices of any of the transportation services are not modified, all will maintain their current price,” the Cuban Ministry of Transportation announced this Thursday. This decision comes a few hours after the postponement of the drastic increase in fuel rates, following an alleged cyber attack against Cimex, the … Continue reading “The Cuban Government Backs off and Cancels the Increase in Passenger Transport Fares”

Cuban Authorities Ask for the Support of ‘MSMEs’ to Collect the Garbage in Havana

14ymedio, Havana, 27 October 2023 —  “We can’t even open the balcony door because the house is full of flies,” laments Clara, a resident of 30th Street at the corner of 37th, in the municipality of Playa, in Havana. A few meters from her home, a huge garbage dump has been growing for weeks without the … Continue reading “Cuban Authorities Ask for the Support of ‘MSMEs’ to Collect the Garbage in Havana”

Cuban Business Owner Does in Months What the State Didn’t Do for Years

14ymedio, Miguel García, Holguín, October 18, 2023 — A motorcycle zips by as a horse-drawn carriage makes its way on the other side of road. The sunlight glistens off the asphalt which is, quite surprinsingly, flawless, without a pothole or a crack. The owner of the nearby privately owned company, Super Rapido CG, invested in … Continue reading “Cuban Business Owner Does in Months What the State Didn’t Do for Years”

Due to Lack of Money for Maintenance, Only 50 Percent of Transport in Cuba Works

14ymedio, Madrid, 27 June 2023 — With the holidays just around the corner, the overall situation in passenger transport is bleak on the Island. The most serious thing, due to its repercussions on mortality, is the insecurity of the roads. According to the Minister of Transport, Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila, 40% have an unfavorable technical condition. … Continue reading “Due to Lack of Money for Maintenance, Only 50 Percent of Transport in Cuba Works”