# Earthquake recovery and mobility in Pereira

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/earthquake-recovery-and-mobility-in-pereira
> Updated: 2026-08-15T17:36:13.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Following a recent earthquake, authorities in Pereira and Dosquebradas, Colombia, have implemented various emergency mobility and recovery measures.

To facilitate the movement of rescue teams, emergency services, and debris removal personnel, Pereira has introduced a temporary vehicle restriction known as ‘pico y placa’. This measure restricts private four-wheeled vehicles based on license plate numbers during specific days and hours. Additionally, the National Infrastructure Agency has authorized toll-free passage for heavy machinery and humanitarian aid on major road corridors, such as the Buga–Buenaventura and Armenia–Pereira–Manizales routes.

In the public transit sector, the Megabús mass transit system has resumed operations under a contingency plan. During this testing phase, articulated buses are operating at reduced speeds and are prohibited from carrying standing passengers. Due to infrastructure concerns, the Cuba Interchange is closed, and certain streets, such as 21st Street, have been restricted to transit vehicles to manage the redirected flow of feeder buses.

## Claims

- The new 'pico y placa' restriction applies only to private four-wheeled vehicles. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Vehicles with even-numbered license plates are restricted on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Vehicles with odd-numbered license plates are restricted on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The vehicle restrictions are active from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with no restrictions on Sundays. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Motorcycles are exempt from the new temporary vehicle restrictions. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The restriction aims to facilitate the movement of emergency and recovery teams following an earthquake. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Mauricio Vega López confirmed the new temporary vehicle restriction in Pereira. (single source)
- The ANI has authorized toll-free passage for heavy machinery and humanitarian aid vehicles on several key routes. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: Megabús resumes emergency operations in Pereira and Dosquebradas

Megabús has resumed emergency operations in Pereira and Dosquebradas with speed limits, no standing passengers, and mandatory card replacements following an earthquake.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/megabs-resumes-emergency-operations-in-pereira-and-dosquebradas

### 2026-08-15: Pereira implements temporary vehicle restrictions for earthquake recovery

Pereira, Colombia, has introduced temporary vehicle restrictions to aid earthquake recovery efforts. Additionally, the ANI has waived tolls for humanitarian aid and heavy machinery on key routes.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pereira-implements-temporary-vehicle-restrictions-for-earthquake-recovery

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Cite as: Earthquake recovery and mobility in Pereira. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/earthquake-recovery-and-mobility-in-pereira