Stay on Track: How to Master Panama's Public Transportation System

Are you nervous about taking public transportation in Panama? Are you tired of your ride share costs from Uber? Did you know that you can take the bus for $0.25? Insert shocked face. As someone with cerebral palsy, I was a bit nervous myself, but I took the leap.
In this video we will take you along a tour I took that teaches participants the ins and outs of public transportation in Panama City, Panama to take away any fears that you might have or to just show you the ropes.
We will cover the different cards that are used, prices, transfers, how to load your metro cards at Allbrook, what apps you should download, show you what is like to ride both the metro train and the bus, and briefly discuss taking both if you have a mobility constraint.
WAYS TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:
Channel Membership: click here to join and gain exclusive content showing the behind the scenes of my life as an expat.
www.youtube.co...
Merchandise: abroad-ability...
Buy Me A Coffee: www.buymeacoff...
PayPal: www.paypal.me/...
Cashapp: cash.app/$AGNG...
KZbin: like, comment, share, and subscribe
Instagram: ...
Amazon Links
Favorite Travel Items and Must Haves
Neck fans: amzn.to/3ZAn5g4
Neck Fans: amzn.to/3LKXA69
Universal Power Adapter: amzn.to/3LDxYbl
Luggage Tags: amzn.to/46rxNYA
Purse Hooks for Tables: amzn.to/3EWm60b
Travel Blanket and Pillow: amzn.to/48Ccju6
MACs Ear Plugs: amzn.to/45dvXcD
Bose Noise Canceling Ear Buds: amzn.to/3to2rne
Passport Holders: amzn.to/47i1Sub
Travel Safety
Door stop: amzn.to/40n1U1l
Carbon Monoxide Monitor: amzn.to/3Qp20kH
Exercise:
Water Bottle: amzn.to/498xvI9
Water Bottle with Phone Holder 1/2 Gallon: amzn.to/472XS0i
Weighted Hula Hoop: amzn.to/46ZgQoG
Camera and Gear
Drone: amzn.to/46OBU1l
Camera bag: amzn.to/3FybDII
Samsung Microphone Adapter: amzn.to/3rBxwDK
Dresses/Clothing
3/4 Sleeve Wrap Dress: amzn.to/3PFmaXh
Maxi Dress Loose Pockets: amzn.to/48H5Bmg
Ethnic Cotton Shirts: amzn.to/3RQhn8d
Books
Atomic Habits: amzn.to/3PDAMXb
Eat Right for Your Type: amzn.to/48BZYpA
Cook Right for Your Type: amzn.to/3Q3GH9q
Disclaimer: Abroad Ability will earn a small commission if you make a purchase from the links above at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting this channel!

[@sy2yd]

That is an awesome tour and a great feature for newbies.

[@jasonbell9975]

I would ride the train with my sons just for fun when the lockdowns started easing up. Looking forward to the train extension west towards Chiriqui. Great Video🙌

[@htownhoopgurl]

This is a very informative video! Thank you so much!

[@AbroadAbility]

Thank you so much! Glad you found it to be informative. 😀🥰

[@Eybar23]

As a Panamanian, this was a great video! Thank you for sharing

[@AbroadAbility]

Awwww. Gracias! I am glad that you liked it.

[@gwilliams54]

I would never; but found out you can drive to Panama from the states.

[@MyPlant-BasedCreations-gl2cj]

Very nice video. Barbara is definitely a pro.

[@AbroadAbility]

Gracias! A pro with a huge heart!

[@michellejackson9171]

Awesome video! Thank you!

[@angiemo0724]

Wow. This was great. I hope to try it out when I visit Panama. It's so affordable too! Thanks for sharing this Aisha. 😊

[@AbroadAbility]

You are most welcome! 🎉🇵🇦

[@TerriCarroll]

It was a fun day, see you on the bus again soon girl!

[@AbroadAbility]

Yes! It was great seeing you as well.

[@traciej3609]

Great video! Question: What is the difference in the two cards?

[@AbroadAbility]

Hey hey hey!!!!! Great to hear from you! Which cards the jubilado versus the normal metro card?

[@traciej3609]

Oh okay, one of them was the “jubilado ” card! Ok because I have the normal one.. I think 🤔… I didn’t know there were two cards.

[@Mzmona2023]

Do you have info for the metro tour guide Ms. Barbara??

[@AbroadAbility]

If you join the Panama City Expats & Locals Facebook group, she can be found in there.

[@GREGGXYZ]

How do you sign up for a tour?

[@AbroadAbility]

I found out she was doing it at the last expat meet up at Cafe UNIDO. Let me see how she wants to be contacted. I will circle back and let you know.

[@kimdawkins2243]

Yes, that was a good video. My question is once you hit the machine as you exit to do a transfer how does the next train or bus know that you hit the transfer machine on the way out of the last bus or train you were on? Does it give you a ticket or something to show to the next Driver?

[@AbroadAbility]

Thanks for the question. I haven’t done that yet but my guess is that it registers on the card so when you scan back it, you probably won’t get charged.

[@kimdawkins2243]

Thank you very much. 😁

[@justbelit]

I could not find the PTY Cards App (from outside the country)

[@AbroadAbility]

Hmmmm. That is interesting. Do you have a vpn?

[@marleneroopchansingh5680]

How can I get Ms Barbara infor/ services please

[@AbroadAbility]

@@marleneroopchansingh5680 if you are in Panama City, she sometimes attends the expat get togethers. Join the Panama City Expats and Locals Facebook group. They post the meetups there.

[@marleneroopchansingh5680]

@@AbroadAbility Thanks I did join the fb group. Is there a contact number for her?