# Metropol Group bankruptcy in Santiago

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/metropol-group-bankruptcy-in-santiago
> Updated: 2026-10-26T20:38:58.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Metropol Group, the owner of bus operators Buses Alfa and Buses Omega, has filed for voluntary liquidation. The bankruptcy affects approximately 10.3% of Santiago’s RED metropolitan mobility system, involving 52 services and a fleet of 741 buses.

The impacted routes serve several key communes, including Huechuraba, Renca, Puente Alto, and San Bernardo. To maintain service continuity and protect passenger connectivity, the Metropolitan Public Transport Directorate (DTPM) has appointed Fernando Saka as a provisional administrator for the two companies.

Authorities noted that the RED system’s flexible model allows other firms within the network to provide support to prevent service disruptions. Measures to support these specific routes had been implemented in the weeks prior to the filing following previous instances of non-compliance.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: Metropol files for bankruptcy, impacting Santiago bus services

Metropol, parent company of Buses Alfa and Buses Omega, has filed for voluntary liquidation, affecting over 50 RED bus services in Santiago.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metropol-files-for-bankruptcy-impacting-santiago-bus-services

### 2026-10-24: Metropol Group declares bankruptcy for RED system bus operators

Grupo Metropol has filed for voluntary liquidation of its bus operators, Buses Alfa and Buses Omega, affecting 52 routes in Santiago. Authorities have appointed a provisional administrator to ensure service-

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metropol-group-declares-bankruptcy-for-red-system-bus-operators

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