Though it is very well-intentioned, the new Hoy No Circula program has many faults:
The majority of people do not have the economic means to buy new cars every one, two or three years. Let’s think about a person who can’t afford to work without their car and it doesn’t pass the emissions tests. What would he/she do? Most likely, slip something to the mechanic or whoever is attending those places (Centros de Verificación) so that he/she can manage to use his/her car as many days as possible. I am not saying it is okay but I understand that sometimes there is no other option.

The public transportation system should’ve gotten a makeover BEFORE the enforcement of the new rules; I talk about a TRUE makeover. Raising the cost of the subway ride from 3 to 5 pesos was useless and insane, since the service still sucks and the trains are still horrible, old and do not function like they should. So, now, people walk in a blind rage because they’re paying more for a less than great service (I include myself). When the subway system was built, it was a first-class transportation but, now, the City and its population has grown so much that it needs to be extended so that you can truly travel throughout Mexico in it. If you need to take two buses and travel 16 Metro (subway) stations to get from point A to point B, then I think something needs to be done.

Also, the Metro, peseros (buses) and Metrobus do not work 24/7, like in New York, for example, so I think it is important to extend the service hours and really make it safe for all users.

The “segundos pisos” flood everytime it rains because they were poorly constructed. A lot of money was stolen (wonder of wonders…).

The establishment of public bicycle stands is awesome but a lot of them are in very bad conditions. I would work on that and try to set up more stations.

Finally, I have seen the Metrobus and most buses pollute like crazy. Where are they being checked for their emissions?

I love my city; I’m a proud chilanga! But our government still needs to work a little bit more to come up with projects that are truly effective and beneficial to us all.