Linea 7

Bus - Linea 7 (Bi-Directional)

Linea 7

Operator	Cooperativa de Transporte Peninsular
Status	Active
Main Hubs	Salinas, La Libertad, Santa Elena
Fare	$0.35

Overview

Linea 7 is a vital transit artery for the Peninsula, connecting the administrative capital of Santa Elena with the commercial district of La Libertad and the tourist zone of Salinas.

Route Stops

Below are the sequenced stops for both directions. In OpenStreetMap, these nodes should be tagged with `public_transport=platform` and `bus=yes`.

➡️ Direction: Santa Elena to Salinas	⬅️ Direction: Salinas to Santa Elena
Terminal Terrestre Regional Sumpa (Origin) Av. Virgilio Drouet (Santa Elena Central) Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena (UPSE) Sector El Paseo Shopping Av. 9 de Octubre (La Libertad) Mercado Central La Libertad Sector Cautivo Av. Carlos Espinoza Larrea Salinas (Malecón / San Lorenzo) Chipipe (Military Base Gate - End)	Chipipe (Origin) Salinas Malecón (San Lorenzo) Av. Enrrique Gallo Sector Cautivo Mercado Central La Libertad Av. 9 de Octubre (La Libertad) Sector El Paseo Shopping UPSE (University Entrance) Av. Virgilio Drouet Terminal Terrestre Regional Sumpa (End)

OSM Relation Structure

When mapping this in OpenStreetMap, ensure the Relation includes the following:

Way Ordering

• Forward (Santa Elena → Salinas): The set of ways (roads) starting at Terminal Sumpa and ending at Chipipe.
• Backward (Salinas → Santa Elena): The returning ways, noting that some sections in La Libertad are one-way streets, requiring different road segments than the forward route.

Platform Roles

Each stop listed above should be added to the relation with the role:

• `platform` (for the actual boarding area) or
• `stop` (for the node on the road where the bus stops).

Operational Information

• Frequency:
  • Peak Hours (07:00-09:00 / 16:00-18:00): Every 8 minutes.
  • Off-Peak: Every 15 minutes.
• Fares: General $0.35 | Students/Seniors $0.17.
• Connectivity: This line allows for easy transfers to the Ruta del Spondylus buses at the La Libertad market or Terminal Sumpa.