Authorities at Santo Domingo’s Empresa Metropolitana de Transporte have announced a key adjustment to the newly launched Line 2C metro route, which connects the capital to the neighboring municipality of Los Alcarrizos: an expansion of daily operating hours, implemented as part of the line’s ongoing public free trial period.
The decision to extend service times was crafted to address growing commuter demand and elevate urban mobility across the greater Santo Domingo area. By expanding the window of available service, officials aim to deliver a more flexible and efficient transit option for residents traveling between the city center and Los Alcarrizos. Throughout the trial phase, all rides on Line 2C remain completely free of charge, and passengers also retain access to the metro system’s integrated transfer network, enabling faster, smoother connections to other existing lines across the city’s transit infrastructure.
Under the updated schedule that went into effect with the announcement, Line 2C trains will run from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. every Monday through Saturday. On Sundays and all officially recognized public holidays, service will start two hours later at 8:00 a.m., retaining the same 8:00 p.m. end time.
Transit officials are urging all regular and new commuters who use Line 2C to follow the Santo Domingo Metro’s official social media channels and website to receive real-time updates on any further service adjustments, as well as announcements regarding the full, permanent implementation of the Line 2C extension once the free trial period concludes.