ANT: Users with driving license appointments can now reschedule their service
The National Transit Agency (ANT) in Ecuador has announced that users who had appointments for obtaining driving licenses can now reschedule their service after a suspension due to investigations into irregularities.
Exoneration of $25 fine for registration in Quito benefits vehicles with plate 1
The Metropolitan Transit Agency in Quito has addressed about 1,700 registration processes following the restoration of several services by the National Transit Agency.
ANT asks GAD to exempt fines for delays in registration during service suspension
The National Agency for Regulation and Control of Transit, Land Transport, and Road Safety (ANT) has requested local governments to waive fines imposed for delays in vehicle registration due to the suspension of services.
155 procedures of the ANT are resumed, but issuance of licenses remains suspended
The National Transit Agency in Ecuador has resumed 155 procedures nationwide, but the issuance and renewal of driving licenses are still suspended due to ongoing technical validation.
These are the 127 municipalities authorized to resume vehicle registration starting March 9
Ecuador's National Transit Agency has authorized 127 municipalities to resume vehicle registration services from March 9 after a temporary suspension.
Learn about the key changes in the Guayasamín Tunnel starting March 9
Starting March 9, significant traffic modifications will be implemented in the Guayasamín Tunnel in Quito to improve flow.
Know the procedures of the ANT that have been suspended since March 9
On March 9, the National Transit Agency (ANT) in Ecuador will reactivate over 80% of its procedures nationwide, though several services will still not be available.
Know the procedures that the ANT reactivates from March 9 after suspension
The National Transit Agency (ANT) in Ecuador has announced the reopening of over 80% of its services as of March 9, allowing citizens to resume key processes related to vehicle registration and transportation permits.
Expired licenses since January will be valid until June 2026, according to the ANT
The Ecuadorian National Transit Agency (ANT) announced that expired driver's licenses since January will remain valid until June 30, 2026, and also detailed the resumption of various vehicle-related services following a judicial investigation.
ANT resumes 9 services and 155 procedures from March 9: agency service points open their doors
Starting March 9, Ecuador's National Transit Agency will resume 9 services and 155 procedures, with most service points reopening nationwide except for those in Mejía and Cayambe.
These are the road closures due to the International Women's Day marches in Quito
Road closures in Quito have been announced in anticipation of several marches for International Women's Day happening on March 7 and 8.
Metrolinx sheds 400-plus consultants as agency grapples with growing mandate
Metrolinx has eliminated over 400 consultants to reduce reliance on third-party expertise and enhance in-house capabilities.
ANT will restore 80% of suspended procedures
The National Transit Agency (ANT) of Ecuador is set to reactivate 80% of its suspended services with the controlled launch of the AXIS 4.0 system on March 9.
AMT implements changes in the Guayasamín tunnel from March 9
The Metropolitan Transit Agency (AMT) in Ecuador will implement new operating hours for the central lane of the Guayasamín tunnel starting March 9 to improve mobility in the valley areas.
The AMT moves to the old airport and opens doorless offices to combat corruption
The Metropolitan Transit Agency (AMT) of Quito has relocated its administrative offices to the former international terminal to enhance transparency and accommodate increased public demand.
Travel agency inundated as travelers get stranded abroad
Many travelers are affected by the inability to transit through Dubai and Qatar, leading to increased calls to travel agencies for assistance.
Almost 1,000 motorcycles seized in control operations in Quito
Around 1,000 motorcycles were seized and 150 citations were issued to motorcyclists during control operations in Quito conducted by the Metropolitan Transit Agency (AMT).
AMT inaugurates registration center at the old airport on March 2
The Metropolitan Transit Agency (AMT) will open a new registration center on March 2, relocating from Bicentenario Park to the old airport.
Clandestine races return with force to Quito: the AMT changes operations due to Alpachaca and Pifo
In Quito, clandestine street racing events, referred to as 'piques', have resurged, prompting the Metropolitan Transit Agency (AMT) to adjust their operations to combat this growing issue.
Impersonating the ANT to Request Data and Payments in New Frauds: Entity Warns Citizens
The National Transit Agency (ANT) in Ecuador has warned the public about fraudulent communications impersonating its official channels.
Guayaquil's ATM extends vehicle inspection deadline for plates ending in 1
The Guayaquil Transit and Mobility Agency has extended the deadline for vehicle inspections for cars with plates ending in 1 until March 14, without penalty.
About 3,000 professional licenses were issued without support in 2025, reveals Minister Roberto Luque
Ecuador's Infrastructure and Transport Minister Roberto Luque disclosed that 3,000 professional licenses were issued without proper support by the National Transit Agency in 2025.
‘Go Habs Go!’ to return to Montreal buses after language controversy
Montreal's transit agency will reinstate the slogan 'Go Habs Go!' on city buses following approval from the provincial language watchdog after public outcry.
AMT moves the Bicentenario Registration Center to new facilities
The Metropolitan Transit Agency (AMT) in Quito is relocating the Bicentenario Registration Center to new premises to improve service efficiency and transparency, effective March 2, 2026.
In these eight cities, the assignment and transfer of license plates for new vehicles can now be completed
The National Transit Agency of Ecuador has announced that residents in eight cities can now assign and transfer license plates for new vehicles digitally as part of a national service reactivation effort.
The Comptroller's Office orders a special and IT audit for the ANT
The Comptroller General's Office of Ecuador has ordered a special audit and an IT audit for the National Transit Agency (ANT) amid controversies surrounding the issuance of licenses and habilitating titles.
ANT requests special audit to the Comptroller on the AXIS system
The National Transit Agency (ANT) has formally requested the General Comptroller's Office to conduct a special audit of the AXIS computer system, citing concerns about security and internal management processes.
ANT enables registration of new vehicles in Manta and Machala
The National Transit Agency (ANT) has resumed the registration of new vehicles in Manta and Machala as part of its gradual service reactivation across Ecuador.
ANT enables registration of new cars in four more cities
The National Transit Agency (ANT) has extended the registration system for new vehicles to four additional cantons in Ecuador as part of service reactivation efforts following a suspension due to internal investigations.
The registration of new vehicles begins in Quito, but hundreds of procedures are still pending
The registration process for new vehicles in Quito has started, although many applications remain unresolved due to a corruption investigation affecting the National Transit Agency.
Toronto’s transit agency faces questions over consultant costs in lean budget year
Toronto’s transit agency, the TTC, is under scrutiny for its significant spending on communications consultants amid budget constraints and declining ridership.
At Risk: Personal Data
This article discusses the vulnerabilities of personal data exposed to organized crime in Ecuador's public institutions, particularly highlighting a recent incident involving the National Transit Agency.
ANT clarifies that new director is authorized to exercise the position
The National Transit Agency (ANT) of Ecuador issued a statement confirming that Luis Darío Villacrés is qualified to hold the position of director amidst rumors on social media regarding a document prohibiting his public service role.
The ANT resumes registration of new vehicles in Quito and Guayaquil on February 9
The National Transit Agency (ANT) announced that the registration service for new vehicles will resume in Quito and Guayaquil starting February 9, following a suspension since January 30 due to institutional normalization processes.
Crisis in the ANT: Automotive Companies Request Creation of a National Vehicle Registration System
The Ecuadorian Automotive Companies Association proposes the establishment of a National Vehicle Registration System as a solution to the institutional crisis facing the National Transit Agency (ANT) due to ongoing corruption investigations.
$48.20 fine and controls reduce accidents on Simón Bolívar Avenue and Ruta Viva
Since January 1, 2026, there have been no recorded fatalities on Simón Bolívar Avenue or Ruta Viva, following traffic restrictions by the Metropolitan Transit Agency (AMT) of Quito to reduce accidents.
More than $50 million per week stop entering dealerships due to the suspension of services by the ANT
The suspension of services by the National Transit Agency (ANT) due to alleged corruption investigations is causing significant losses in the automotive sector, estimated at over $50 million weekly.
Who is Luis Darío Villacrés? The career of the official who takes over the ANT after the scandal
Luis Darío Villacrés has taken over as head of the National Transit Agency (ANT) following the corruption scandal that led to the arrest of his predecessor, Pedro Abril.
"They said they weren't going to fine, but I came anyway": vehicle technical review continues in Guayaquil, although with low attendance
Despite the operational status of the technical vehicle review in Guayaquil following the suspension of the National Transit Agency system, user attendance remains notably low.
AMT of Quito maintains license plate delivery at the Bicentennial registration center: other procedures remain stalled
The Metropolitan Transit Agency (AMT) of Quito continues to provide physical license plate delivery despite suspending 15 other vehicle-related services, leading to low foot traffic at the Bicentennial registration center.
These are the services suspended in the CTE due to disruptions in the ANT system
The Ecuadorian Transit Commission (CTE) announced that several services are temporarily affected due to the suspension of the National Transit Agency (ANT) system, impacting user service until restored.
Guayaquil ATM will not retain vehicles without current technical vehicle review due to suspension of ANT system
The Guayaquil Transit and Mobility Agency (ATM) announced that it will not retain vehicles lacking the required Technical Vehicle Review (RTV) for 2025 and prior years due to a temporary suspension of the National Transit Agency (ANT) system.
These are the services affected in the ATM due to the suspension of the ANT system
Several services provided by the Transit and Mobility Agency (ATM) are inoperative due to a temporary suspension of the National Transit Agency (ANT) system.
Corruption in the ANT: a persistent evil that demands urgent changes, say experts
Experts suggest that urgent reforms are needed in the National Transit Agency (ANT) to address ongoing corruption, including collaborative actions among state institutions and strengthening previously filed complaints.
The resources lost due to corruption
Corruption leads to economic losses for the country and erodes institutional integrity and public trust, as highlighted by recent investigations into corruption within the National Transit Agency.
Jaque Case: Up to 10 Years in Prison for Those Arrested in Operation at ANT
Ten individuals, including the director of the National Transit Agency, face charges of organized crime with potential penalties of up to 10 years in prison due to irregularities within the agency.