Buses Vule has taken a new step in its commitment to sustainable mobility in Santiago with the inauguration of the charging infrastructure at the Santa Margarita Electroterminal, located in the San Bernardo commune. This new facility will allow for the operation of 106 electric buses in the RED system, thanks to the implementation and commissioning of 26 high-capacity chargers.
The launch of this electroterminal is part of a larger fleet renewal program by Buses Vule that includes the addition of 450 electric buses, one of the most significant modernization processes for Santiago's public transport in recent years. To make this new fleet possible, it is necessary to electrify six operational terminals, with Santa Margarita being one of the first to complete this process.
The infrastructure will support 100% electric operations on various routes connecting the south and southwest of the city, consolidating the public transport modernization process and contributing to cleaner, quieter, and more efficient mobility for thousands of people who use the system daily.
This progress is part of the renewal process that began in October 2025, when the replacement of a significant portion of the diesel fleet that historically operated these services started. Many of those buses served for years with very good performance, reaching the end of their useful life in excellent condition. Their replacement responds to the commitment to continue raising system standards and moving decisively toward electromobility.
In this new stage, more than 24 services are now operating entirely with electric buses, including routes 301, 126, and 325, in addition to the incorporation of new services such as I26 and B41. These improvements will allow for expanded coverage and strengthened connectivity in communes such as Maipú, Cerrillos, Estación Central, San Miguel, San Joaquín, Pedro Aguirre Cerda, Lo Espejo, La Florida, and La Granja.
The implementation of this infrastructure was made possible through joint work with Copec Voltex, responsible for the installation and operation of the chargers, and Copec EMOAC, which provides the electricity supply with a traceable and renewable-source approach.
This project was also developed in coordination with the Metropolitan Public Transport Directorate (DTPM), the agency in charge of planning and regulating the RED system, as part of the collaborative effort to continue advancing the modernization and electrification of Santiago's public transport.
Buses Vule also highlighted the support of the authorities present at the activity and the commitment of the technical and operational teams that participated in the project's development.
In parallel with the technological deployment, the company continues to advance in improving service standards, incorporating buses that offer greater comfort, safety, and accessibility for passengers, contributing to an improved travel experience in the RED system.
With projects like this, Buses Vule reaffirms its commitment to a more modern, sustainable, and higher-quality public transport system for Santiago.
