The mobility restriction will be in effect for 14 continuous hours, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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The mobility restriction will apply for 14 continuous hours, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. This is how the restrictions work in Bucaramanga. Photo: X: @TransitoBaq
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06.16.2026 02:30 Updated: 06.16.2026 02:30
This Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the city of Bucaramanga will continue with the "pico y placa" (peak and plate) measure, a strategy designed to improve mobility, reduce traffic congestion, and contribute to environmental care. This is how peak and plate operates in Bucaramanga for Tuesday, June 16: The restriction will apply from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., covering the hours of highest traffic. This schedule is designed to reduce congestion and make transit more agile throughout the day. Private cars: vehicles with license plates ending in 3 and 4 will not be able to circulate on Tuesday. Motorcycles: motorcycles with license plates ending in 3 and 4 will also be subject to the peak and plate restriction. Coverage: the measure applies to the main roads of Bucaramamente. Peak and plate Bucaramanga. Photo: Mayor's Office of Bucaramanga.
Who does the peak and plate apply to?
The restriction applies to private vehicles, except for individual public service vehicles such as taxis, as well as official, diplomatic, and consular vehicles, and motor vehicles of temporary import or foreign registration.
Peak and plate Saturdays in June
The Bucaramanga Transit Directorate maintains the peak and plate scheme for Saturdays in June 2026, a measure that seeks to improve mobility and reduce vehicle congestion in the city. The restriction applies between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., according to the last digit of the license plate. Saturday, June 6: 3-4. Saturday, June 13: 5-6. Saturday, June 20: 7-8. Saturday, June 27: 9-0.
Recommendations for drivers
Authorities recommend that citizens plan their trips in advance and verify mobility conditions before starting their journeys.
*This content was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence, based on information published by the Mayor's Office of Bucaramanga, and underwent review by a journalist and an editor. Follow all the news from Colombia on Facebook and Twitter, or via our weekly newsletter.
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