Yaku Pérez Proposes a Cable Metro Route for Cuenca

Yaku Pérez, a candidate for Cuenca mayor in the 2027 elections, has outlined an aerial cable transit proposal for the city. It is a campaign proposal, not an announcement that construction has been approved.

In an interview published by El Mercurio on September 14, Pérez described a route with four stations. He proposed starting in Miraflores, continuing to Nueve de Octubre in the historic centre, then Parque de la Madre, and ending in Turi.

Pérez estimated a cost of $80–90 million. His outline included approximately 150 cabins carrying 10 passengers each, with proposed operating hours of 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. He said the project would not be completed in the first year but would be finished during a four-year administration if elected.

What residents should watch

The named locations make this a local transport proposal worth following, but the route, capacity, cost and timetable remain the candidate’s proposals. The interview does not establish approved financing or a construction start date.

For residents comparing transport plans, useful questions include how the stations would connect with buses and the tram, what fares would be charged, how accessibility would be provided, and how the project would be paid for. Those are questions to assess as further details emerge, not benefits or arrangements confirmed by this announcement.

Treat the proposal as part of the mayoral campaign discussion when evaluating future mobility plans for Cuenca.

Source: El Mercurio.

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