Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – The nation’s highways witnessed unprecedented activity during the recent holiday season as the Emergency Operations Center (COE) reported approximately 7.6 million citizens traversing road networks between Christmas and New Year celebrations. This figure represents a notable 1.32% surge in nationwide mobility compared to the previous year’s holiday travel period.
The increased vehicular movement prompted comprehensive safety initiatives under the Christmas Operation “Awareness for Life 2025-2026” campaign. The National Institute of Transit and Land Transportation (INTRANT) executed large-scale inspections targeting intercity public transportation, examining 10,788 vehicles across multiple operational phases. Simultaneously, the General Directorate of Traffic Safety and Land Transport (Digesett) intensified its oversight with 21,996 separate inspections, implementing rigorous safety protocols to protect travelers during one of the year’s peak mobility periods.
This coordinated interagency effort between COE, INTRANT, and Digesett established enhanced protective measures across the transportation ecosystem, focusing particularly on public transit systems that experience substantial passenger volume increases during seasonal migrations. The statistical growth in traveler numbers reflects both returning diaspora and domestic tourism trends while demonstrating the effectiveness of safety campaigns that enable confident holiday travel.