The Government of Argentina announced this Thursday increases in public transport rates with increases of 40% for the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires (AMBA), according to official sources.
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The measure was made official through the Official Gazette and will come into effect next August.
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This new increase came after the Government of Alberto Fernández had the rate frozen since 2019, despite the fact that annual inflation since then has not dropped below 40%.
This new increase came after the Government of Alberto Fernández had the rate frozen since 2019, despite the fact that annual inflation since then has not dropped below 40%.
From next month, bus trips up to three kilometers will cost 25.25 pesos (0.20 dollars), while a distance between three and six kilometers will cost 28 pesos (0.22 dollars), according to a statement. of the Argentine Ministry of Transport.
The most common transfers for Buenos Aires residents to the country’s capital usually range between 6 and 12 kilometers, which will cost 29.40 pesos (0.23 dollars); while the routes between 12 and 27 kilometers will cost 30.80 (0.24 dollars) and if they exceed 27 kilometers the maximum amount will reach 32.20 (0.25 dollars).
From the Transportation portfolio they indicated that in all cases these rates will have a 55% discount for groups of people receiving social assistance.
On the other hand, railway lines were also authorized to increase the value of their minimum cost tickets.
“Public passenger transport, both automotive and rail, at the national level, constitute public services, whose fare guidelines must be established by the National Executive Power,” indicated the Ministry of Transport.
The Mitre, Sarmiento and San Martín train line will cost 17.25 pesos (0.13 dollars), while the Urquiza locomotive will cost 11.25 pesos (0.09 dollars), Roca and Belgrano Sur 10.75 (0.08 dollars) and Belgrano Norte 9.50 (0.07 dollars).
After deciding these increases, the Government announced that from this Friday citizens will be able to express their opinions and proposals for three days on an official website, although these comments will not be binding.
INTERNATIONAL WRITING
*With information from EFE
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