A new increase will hit the pockets of users of the public transport. On this occasion, the administration of Javier Milei called for a public hearing, which will take place this Wednesday, to discuss the new tariff table for the rail service throughout the country.
The last increase had been applied four months ago and, since then, they have remained unchanged. Now, the minimum ticket with the SUBE registered will rise to the $280 while with the unregistered travel card it will be $560. For its part, the cash ticket will increase up to $900.
Increase in train fares: how much will the ticket cost in AMBA
Through resolution 29/2024 published today in the Official Gazette, the National Transportation Secretariat made the call for a public hearing to present the new tariff tables. The Government hopes to implement the new values starting next September 16th.
Following the hearing, the Government will implement the increase in passenger rail transport under its jurisdiction. This includes metropolitan services and extended local services.
The new tariff table increases by around 40% from the middle of this month. Currently, all the AMBA train lines have the same values, so the increase will affect the entire city equally. Mitre Linehe Coastal Trainthe Sarmiento Linethe Rock Linethe San Martin Linethe Lines Belgrano South and Belgrano Northin addition to the Urquiza Line.
Thus, the 0 to 12 kilometer stretch will cost $280from 12 to 24 kilometers the fare will rise to $360 and the stretch of more than 24 kilometers will be increased to $450. The cost for those paying in cash will also increase and will go from $640 current $900 per trip.
It is worth noting that the prices for the Unregistered SUBE cards will be doubled.
On the other hand, according to official documentation, The rate with social attribute will remain in force with a 55% discount. In this way, users who can access the benefit will pay $126 by the shortest route, $162 for the range of 12 to 24 kilometers and $202.50 for trips of 24 kilometers or more.
Bus transfers in CABA: how much will the ticket cost?
He Government of the City of Buenos Aires announced last Tuesday that it will take charge of the subsidies of the 31 bus lines that circulate throughout the city. This put an end to a long discussion between the national administration and that of CABA.
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The agreement between the two governments kept public transport users in the City of Buenos Aires in suspense, because the debate over subsidies could lead to a new increase in bus fares. Finally, the Jorge Macri’s government confirmed that they will take charge of “the management of the lines” from the first of September, which will imply that the Buenos Aires administration will take charge of the 66% of the bus ticket subsidy.
In this way, the Macri administration assured that ““For the moment” there will be no new increases on the 31 lines that pass through the capital’s territory. In addition, the Buenos Aires government assured that it will finance the program. SUBE Network on each of the lines. Thus, users will be able to continue accessing the discounts of the 50% and 75% on travel combinations.
In the official announcement, Macri confirmed that the The transfer will be carried out gradually“Having achieved that the transfer be carried out by means of an Agreement Act and not suddenly is a first big step to continue working on full autonomy in other areas such as IGJ, Justice, Port, etc,” confirmed sources close to the Head of Government.
Source: Ambito
