Save The Diablo Rojo

I hope you will help us to save the Diablo Rojo. These important cultural symbols are in danger of disappearing forever. Together we can make a difference.

Seriously though Panama Cities Diablo Rojo are horrible. The reason they are called Diablo Rojo (Red Devils) is because they are so dangerous. They cause 1000's of accidents each year. When they race each other to the next bus stop to beat the other guy out of a few quarters they have been known to accidentally run people over. They overcrowd people onto the bus, and there is no air conditioning. It makes for a very miserable way to travel. These new modern buses in the city are a very welcome sight for the people in Panama City.

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• Panama
• Panama City
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• bus
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• Diablo Rojo
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[KeithCindyPanama]

Can you do a video on how they paint and decorate those buses. I love how they are pimped out.

[halfthrottle]

@KeithCindyPanama That would be a cool video, I'll see what I can do.

[MadStu]

hahaha, I think some commenter's think you're being serious! Did they not click the link FFS! BTW, I listened to the entire song before I commented here :p

[halfthrottle]

@MadStu I posted this on some Panama forums and no one has gotten the joke there. Just a bunch of outraged expats wondering who the dumb ass is that would want to save these buses.

[808yewtube]

"anatomy diagrams" LOL!

[halfthrottle]

@808yewtube I feel like not many people are getting that this is a joke. Anatomy diagrams, tourists loosing their virginity on the buses? Come on!

[mundox86]

Trolling like a bus watch?v=IkTw7J-hGmg

[mundox86]

@halfthrottle no ever reads the show more in youtube what did you expect?

loved the racing part though XD "that's how much they care about getting their 25c" I was like wtf XD people get killed by that shit...

[hilary0891]

I've been on these buses, and they're horrible in unsafe. I'm so happy for metro buses in Panama!!

[motelcalifornia]

WOW, a low-rider bus! LOL

[nghornberger]

How did you find a Diablo Rojo that has FOUR working hazard lights on the back? Unbelievable! It has got to be the only one in PTY to have more than one safety related light working at the same time.

Of course, with the greatest majority of them, all the other lights are always on, blinking away, saying "Look at ME" in typical Panamanian fashion - unnecessary and downright interfering with safety at times.

In their own right they ARE a cultural thing I suppose - but miss them I will not...!!

[benthead]

These buses, like the transport trucks in Afghanistan and Pakistan are colorful pieces of cultural identity. However - they are polluting, and I am sure have a dubious safety record. The new buses will undoubtedly become the main method of transport. People are reluctant to change - like banning smoking, even though it benefits their health and well being.

[lzeltzer]

The evolution to the new buses is in progress, not without problem. Many Diablo Rojo drivers have such poor driving records they cannot drive the new buses. They need more drivers but overall Panama City's congested streets will be far better and safer after the transition.

[NWAdventureRider]

Damn.... I just got rick rolled!!!