They denounce "cannibalism" of urban buses in state parking in Cuba.

A Cuban citizen reported on social media the "cannibalization" of a public transport bus in a state parking lot, a practice that involves dismantling parts of vehicles to use them in other vehicles.

In a Facebook post, Jorge Prado shared the image of the wrecked bus along with a critical message: "I hope that those responsible for this crime are awaiting trial. That's why we don't have transportation, because they have cannibalized it."

The situation took place amid the severe transportation crisis on the island. In March, Yunier de la Rosa Hernández, the general director of Transportation in Havana, confirmed that only 252 buses were operational in the capital, while 309 were out of service.

The phenomenon is not new. In 2017, it was reported that 18 Diana buses from the Base Business Unit (UEB) in Villa Clara suffered a similar case of "cannibalism," affecting key parts such as gearboxes, door pumps, and windshields. The deterioration in the public transport sector has generated outrage among the population, which points to the government's mismanagement as the main cause of the crisis.

Recently, in July, images circulated of a parking lot in Santiago de Cuba where the buses showed advanced deterioration. These images, shared by the profile "Rodando Por Cuba," sparked numerous comments, with most agreeing that the situation could improve if the private sector took over the management of the buses.

This practice of "cannibalism" reflects poor practices related to public transportation in Cuba, a service that remains a source of daily frustration for citizens.