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.
Elderly stranded in the rain after vehicle detention: Quito's AMT offers apologies
A traffic operation in Quito left a group of elderly individuals stranded in the rain after they were ordered out of their vehicle by traffic agents.
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.
$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.
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.