The new subway fare will come into effect on March 7 and corresponds to the first of four increases planned for 2023.
From March 7ticket subway it will cost $58, implying an increase of 65%. The measure was published in the Official Gazette, and they published it Subways of Buenos Aires SE (database).
It is confirmed that there will be more in this line rate updates. Each ticket will cost $67 in May and $74 in June. Finally, it will reach $80 in September.
"The change in the price list was discussed and approved at the public hearing held on February 3, with the aim of continuing the guarantee of maintenance and proper functioning of the service", explained the company.
"In addition to seeking balance between tickets for different means of transport, the update responds to the variation of the technical rate, which reflects the cost of providing the service and consists of the ratio between the stated costs and the number of paid passengers," they concluded.
The variation coincides with the increase determined by the Government for the remainder public transport AMBA-e, where the low dropped from $25.20 to $35.
Metro increase: How much will the ticket cost from March?
The subway will increase in four tranches as follows:
He perimeter it will cost $20 in March, $24 in May and $26 in June. Finally, it will reach $28 in September.
Why is the subway ticket more expensive?
As the company pointed out, costs increased 58% since October from 2022 and passenger demand increased to 70%. In this way, the update will reduce the subsidy which is positioned at the historical average.
ORDER OF THE TOMORROW: Will the discounts in public transport continue?
As evidenced by the subject, a discount of NETWORK and a benefit for frequent travelers. That way it will be applied automatically discounts of 20%, 30% and 40% exceeded 20, 30 or 40 monthly tripsrespectively.
Tickets are still being purchased for pensioners and retirees, people with disabilities, and those who have been transplanted or are on the waiting list. Likewise, the student card and social, teacher and student subscriptions, for high school and high school students.
Source: Cronista
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