In just two weeks of operation, the “Búho night bus” has already taken over 3,000 people safely home during the late night and early morning in Asunción, becoming a safe and accessible alternative for those who need to travel at night in Asunción. Available from 10pm to 4am, the service connects strategic points in Asunción and San Lorenzo.
To evaluate its operation firsthand, Deputy Minister of Transportation Emiliano R. Fernández took a tour this weekend aboard the B1 line, interacting with passengers and supervising its operation. Users highlighted the usefulness and efficiency of this new service.
Elena Ehreke, a university student, learned about the Búho through social media and news articles. She uses it to travel from Columbia University, on Avenida España, to the Multiplaza Shopping Mall, in Eusebio Ayala. “I don’t have to wait long for the bus, and having police on the bus makes me feel safer,” she said.
Safe travel at night in Asunción
For her part, Tathiana Servín, also a university student, said that the Búho night bus became a practical solution for returning home after classes, since her usual route is to Fuente Shopping. For Ricardo Martínez, a food worker, the service represents an economical and safe alternative to other ways to travel at night in Asunción. “It helps me get home without spending too much and without worrying about my safety. I can let my family know that I am going without fear of my cell phone being stolen,” he said.
With a favorable reception and a growing number of passengers, the Búho night bus is positioned as a key feature to improve nighttime mobility in Asunción, providing a reliable option for students, workers, and people who enjoy nighttime activities such as Asunción’s relentless party scene.
