The crisis of state transportation in Cuba continues to severely affect travelers who depend on waiting list terminals to move within the country.
In the midst of this critical situation, a video shared by independent journalist Yosmany Mayeta Labrada on his Facebook profile has generated outrage over the sensitive case reported by a Cuban mother.
A family with small children has been sleeping outdoors for over six days in front of the waiting list terminal in Santiago de Cuba because there is no transportation to take them to their destination.
Without access to food, water, or minimum hygiene conditions, the family was forced to stay on the street in order not to lose their place in line. The government does not provide buses for the population due to the shortage of fuel and the poor condition of the buses.
The mother of the children, visibly affected, reported that some employees at the terminal are taking advantage of the travelers' desperation to profit by secretly selling tickets to people who have not waited in line. "They only know how to make money behind the scenes," she declared indignantly.
This is not an isolated case. The transportation crisis in Cuba has worsened due to fuel shortages, which has drastically reduced the number of buses available.
This situation affects not only Santiago de Cuba but also terminals across the country, including "La Villanueva" in Havana, where travelers also endure deplorable conditions.
Recent testimonies indicate that this terminal is infested with bedbugs and lacks adequate transportation, adding even more despair to the plight of Cubans trying to move between the provinces of the island.
Despite the multiple complaints, short-term solutions for this crisis are not in sight, leaving travelers in a situation of extreme vulnerability.
The lack of response from the authorities and the corruption at the terminals only worsens the desperation of Cubans who, day after day, face the challenge of getting around.
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