Uber, ATI mark record ridership during Bad Bunny residency
A wave of concerts and cultural events at the Puerto Rico Coliseum has delivered record mobility figures for Uber and the island’s Urban Train system, officials said.
Uber reported more than 88,000 miles traveled through its app during Bad Bunny’s “No me quiero ir de aquí” 30-show residency from July to September. Nearly 70% of those trips came from tourists, who also used the platform to visit Plaza Las Américas, Old San Juan, the Convention Center District, and the Santurce and Condado areas.
“These results reflect the confidence Uber app users have in getting around,” said Carolina Coto, Uber’s communications manager for Central America and the Caribbean. “We’re proud to have supported a historic event with a plan that helped improve the organization and mobility of thousands of attendees, as well as being part of their experience as they explored and enjoyed the island.”
To meet demand, Uber created a special pickup and drop-off zone on Muñoz Rivera Avenue in front of Tinto y Blanco restaurant, with signage and QR codes directing riders. The company said the temporary measure helped ease traffic and cut wait times.
Meanwhile, the Integrated Transportation Authority reported that more than 450,000 passengers used the Urban Train in the past two months — a “historic figure,” Executive Director Josué Menéndez said. The surge coincided with Bad Bunny’s record 30-show residency at the coliseum.
Hato Rey station, located across from the venue, logged 228,039 entries and exits, far surpassing its usual average and making it the busiest hub in the system. Menéndez said the figures highlight ATI’s role in connecting residents and visitors to major cultural events that drive the island’s economic and social activity.
“These results demonstrate the importance of our intermodal system for Puerto Rico’s economic, cultural and tourism development,” he said. ATI urged the public to use the Urban Train regularly, citing its speed, safety and accessibility across 16 stations.
