Guayaquil bus terminals restore regular operating hours after curfew ends

Transport authorities in Guayaquil, Ecuador, restored regular operating hours at municipal bus terminals on November 10, 2026, following the end of a night movement restriction.

The move allows interprovincial and cantonal transport services to resume normal schedules for passengers and authorized merchants. The Jaime Roldós Aguilera terminal now provides uninterrupted service 24 hours a day. Other stations have specific schedules: the Costa and Pascuales terminals serve the public from 05:00 to 21:00.

The terminal dedicated to cargo and parcels operates from 06:00 to 22:00. These changes allow for easier travel to the Sierra, Amazonía, and coastal resorts during early morning hours. Local businesses and authorized shops inside the terminals can now operate without the previous time limits. For logistics, the cargo area recovered a 16-hour window for receiving and sending packages for private individuals and companies.

Terminal managers advise travelers to plan trips in advance and check directly with transport cooperatives for specific itineraries and bus frequencies to avoid crowds at ticket counters.