Hey, I just found out that the Metro extended its hours last Sunday for Vive Latino. Line 9 was running until 1 a.m. so people could get home without the hassle of searching for Uber or a taxi.

As I understand it, they put up to 18 trains into service that weekend. The stations at Ciudad Deportiva, Puebla, and Velódromo had more activity, so they sent empty trains to prevent overcrowding. Pantitlán and Tacubaya dispatched the last trains at 12:30 a.m.

Honestly, it was pretty cool because Line 9 is the closest to the GNP Seguros stadium where the festival takes place. Imagine all those people trying to leave in private transportation... The Metro coordinated with public safety to keep everything running smoothly, with staff at stations and constant monitoring.

The only requests were that no one bring alcohol, don’t throw trash on the tracks, and follow the staff’s instructions. Quite reasonable considering the number of people moving around those days. Did you go to Vive? How did you like the extended hours?