Nowadays, mobility between districts in Metropolitan Lima (from San Miguel to San Isidro) is complex and presents difficulties due to the inefficiency and saturation of the formal public transportation system. The main problem is that bus corridors operate overcrowded during peak hours, bus stops are congested, and routes are rigid. As a result, people resort to informal minivans or shared taxis to reduce their travel time. Thus, informal or “pirate” transport emerges as a rapid solution to the shortage of sufficient formal corridors.

This research develops a comparative analysis between formal and informal transportation along Avenida La Marina at the intersections with Avenida Universitaria and Avenida Brasil. The study consists of conducting counts over periods of 15 to 20 minutes to record the number of minivans and corridor buses, as well as the number of passengers who prefer each service. In addition, the routes used by each type of transport are documented, and a statistical table is generated based on the collected data and surveys conducted.

The results demonstrate that informal transportation is significantly more prevalent than formal transportation, especially during peak hours. Through the counts, it is verified what percentage of users chooses minivans over corridor buses. The study concludes that minivans maintain faster connectivity between these two districts compared to formal transport.

This research aims to provide evidence for authorities, such as the Ministry of Transport, to recognize that although formal transport is safer, it does not meet current demand. The solution is not to prohibit informal transport, since statistics show that minivans reduce travel time and serve as an alternative to the lack of sufficient corridors, but rather to develop a new transportation system that complements these services while remaining formal.