Increase in train fares: how to get a 55% discount on the ticket price with the SUBE Card

Increase in train fares: how to get a 55% discount on the ticket price with the SUBE Card

September 16, 2024 – 07:33

The Government is implementing a 40% increase in the price of urban train tickets from this Monday. The way to access a special discount on the price of the fare.

Argentine Trains

From This Monday, September 16th the increase in the tariff of trains. The increase is 40%, so The minimum ticket is $280 For users who have the Registered SUBE card. However, users who do not have a nominal card will pay a different price starting today. However, they can access a benefit to pay less for the ticket.

So far this year, the tariff tables for urban rail services have accumulated an increase of 478%Meanwhile, we are waiting to see what will happen with the strikes in transport this week.

The increase was established by the Ministry of Transportation through Resolution 33/2024, published last Friday in the Official Gazette, along with two annexes with the fare tables detailing the new costs for traveling different distances.

Increase in train fares: how to pay less for your ticket

This discount, which is granted by the National State within the framework of the Federal Social Transportation Rateapplies to trips made with the SUBE card.

Get to know who is part of the beneficiary group and how to carry out the procedure to obtain this reduction in the ticket cost.

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Train fares rose 40% this Monday, September 16.

Train fares rose 40% this Monday, September 16.

Transportation Discounts: Who can apply for the federal social rate?

The Federal Social Transportation Rate corresponds to persons who are holders of:

  • Universal Child Allowance
  • Pregnancy Allowance
  • Progress
  • Retirements and pensions
  • Honorary Pension for South Atlantic War Veterans
  • Home staff
  • Social Monotribute
  • Unemployment Benefit
  • Universal Pension for the Elderly
  • Non-contributory disability pension
  • Non-contributory pension for mother of 7 children
  • Youth Program with More and Better Jobs
  • Training and Employment Insurance
  • Promote Equal Opportunities Program
  • Boost Work

How to activate the social rate on SUBE to receive the discount on transport

The procedure can be carried out through my ANSESor in a SUBE Service CenterTo do it online, the following steps must be followed:

The procedure can be done online or in person at the ANSES offices. Photo: Rafael Mario Quinteros – Clarín

  • Generate the PIN: enter the application my ANSES or anses.gob.ar with the CUIL and Social Security Key. Search for Programs and Benefits, select the option Generate SUBE PIN and with the button Generate PIN a new one must be created.
  • Register the SUBE card: a will be automatically generated 6 digit code which must then be registered at cartasube.sube.gob.ar.
  • Activate the Social Rate: To activate the benefit you have to approach a SUBE automatic terminal and support the SUBE card.

This procedure can also be carried out in person: by coming without an appointment, with your ID and the SUBE card to a ANSES office or in a SUBE Service Center.

Source: Ambito

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