Transport in Panama

Transport in Panama covers a vast network of routes predominantly traversed by cargo trucks and buses.

With a total of 15,137 km of roads, its four expressways—Corredor Sur, Corredor Norte, Autopista La Chorrera, and Colón Panama—are the arteries that link various parts of the country.

The introduction of the Metrobus has gradually replaced the colorful "Diablo Rojo" buses, which once transported passengers around the city and its surrounding areas.

Nearly all major cities in Panama are interconnected via a network of bus terminals, with interstate and international routes extending into Central America, including Mexico.

[3] Buses and taxis are not always maintained in a safe operating condition due to lack of regulatory enforcement, and since 2007 auto insurance has been mandatory in Panama.

[4] Traffic in Panama moves on the right, and Panamanian law requires that drivers and passengers wear seat belts, but airbags are not mandatory.

[3] Flooding during the April to December rainy season occasionally makes city streets unusable for most vehicles, and washes out some roads in rural areas.

The Panama Canal runs for 82 km across the country and is an important route for international freight ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

[8] Media related to Transport in Panama at Wikimedia Commons This article incorporates public domain material from The World Factbook.