ADO Adds Buses to Boost Long-Distance Premium Service
By Fernando Mares | Journalist & Industry Analyst -
Fri, 07/11/2025 - 10:27
Passenger transport company ADO has announced an investment of over MX$2 billion (US$110 million) to renew its premium long-distance bus services. The company will add 303 new units, which will enhance its Platino and GL services. In other news, change management is becoming more crucial for companies to better navigate the business environment's constant transformation, says Daniela García, Mexico Vice President of People, Performance, and Culture, Element Fleet Management. García considers that this tool enables organizations to align people, strategy, and innovation.
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Embedding Change Management Into Talent DNA
García notes that change management is a strategic tool that enables companies to align people, strategy, and innovation by turning ambition into measurable outcomes. She notes that organizations must move beyond “managing resistance” to leading their teams toward transformation, as the world is constantly changing.
Antonio Tejedo, Vice President of Investor Relations, Grupo Traxión, notes the company is leveraging its five Ps strategy to meet rising nearshoring demand. This internal framework guides the company's investments across its pillars, including physical assets, technology platforms, and personnel, to offer clients integrated, end-to-end logistics solutions.
Beyond Technology: Why Human Expertise Still Trumps Tech Alone
Milton Magos, Vice President Mexico, TRAFFIX, notes that as logistics technology becomes more widespread, the competitive advantage in the US-Mexico corridor is shifting toward specialized human expertise. He states that professionals who can manage complex local regulations, carrier relationships, and shipment exceptions are increasingly critical for ensuring supply chain resilience and performance.
Flexible, Resilient Supply Chains Are Now the Goal: GP Logistics
Paul Sarrapy, Co-Founder, GP Logistics, notes that while nearshoring presents a major opportunity, the future of Mexico's logistics sector depends on overcoming the challenge of developing adequate infrastructure. He emphasizes that successfully integrating new investment requires collaboration between private industry, government, and academia to advance technology and human capital in tandem.
ADO to Invest US$110 Million in New Buses to Tackle Slow Growth
Passenger transport company ADO has announced an investment of over MX$2 billion (US$110 million) to renew its premium long-distance bus services, Platino and GL, with the addition of 303 new units. The strategy aims to counter slowing market growth and rising competition from digital platforms and low-cost operators.

