The motorist assistance patrol popularly known as the Green Angels recently celebrated its Golden Anniversary. Small trucks staffed by two mechanics and furnished with tools patrol most highways in Mexico, ready to help with flat tires, broken fan belts, empty gas tanks and more. Service is free, although tips are appreciated and there is a charge if fuel is provided.
When created, Mexican highways could be desolate, with service stations often far apart from one another. Times have changed, but the Angels remain one of the most popular services offered by the government. They are operated by the Tourism Ministry, and absorb most the largest chunk of the Ministry’s budget.
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Jimm Budd
Reporting from Mexico City
Member of the Society of American Travel Writers
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