The impressive record of speeding fines for the bus company that left 4 dead in Lurín.

The transportation crisis in Peru has become an alarming issue that highlights the lack of regulation and neglect in road safety. Recently, a tragic accident on the Interoceanic Highway in Ayacucho claimed the lives of four people and left 29 injured. This incident is just the tip of the iceberg of a series of accidents that have left bloody traces on the country's roads. In what seems to be an endless chain of misfortunes, another 25 deaths were recorded on the Los Libertadores highway, while Apurímac reported three additional fatalities in a similar accident.

The numbers are chilling and reflect a concerning reality: safety in ground transportation is not just a priority, but an urgency. Among the most shocking cases is that of a group of nine musicians who lost their lives in Tarma when the bus transporting them to Lima overturned. Their dreams and aspirations were extinguished in an instant, leaving their families engulfed in pain and uncertainty.

The situation becomes even more complicated with the tragic incident in Magdalena, where a pedestrian was fatally struck by a bus that collided with a building. Such accidents not only affect passengers but also drag innocent bystanders who traverse the streets, highlighting the shared responsibility in road safety. In Puno, another head-on collision of buses in Ayaviri resulted in four deaths and 19 injuries, underscoring the urgency for a thorough review of transportation unit conditions and road status.

The situation is unsustainable, and reports from the bus company involved in the Ayacucho accident reveal an alarming record of fines for speeding. This data, which should raise alarms among the competent authorities, demonstrates the lack of control and oversight over transportation companies. Fines do not seem to be a sufficient deterrent, and the human cost of this irresponsibility translates into lost lives and shattered families.

The problem lies not only with transportation companies but also with the culture of impunity that has taken root in the country. The lack of harsher penalties and the minimal follow-up on violations committed by drivers perpetuate a cycle of irresponsibility that results in tragedies. The number of accidents and deaths on Peruvian roads should be enough reason for the State to take action and implement effective measures that ensure the safety of all.

Citizens also have a responsibility. Road education is fundamental and should be a central focus in the training of drivers and pedestrians. It is essential for everyone to understand the importance of respecting traffic signs and speed limits. Every life matters, and a reckless action can have fatal consequences.

In the midst of this crisis, it is vital for the media to continue highlighting these issues and demanding answers from the relevant authorities. Only through social pressure and civic commitment can we achieve real change in transportation and road safety policies. The tragedy affecting so many families must not be in vain; it should be the driving force for concrete actions to prevent further deaths on our roads.

The path toward improvement in public transportation and road safety is long and complicated, but not impossible. With political will, social awareness, and effective measures, we can build a transportation system that is not only efficient but also safe. However, this change must begin now, before another tragedy adds more names to the list of fatal victims on our roads. Road safety can no longer be an option: it is a right that we all deserve.