2024-07-17 21:55:24
The agency stated that this increase in fares will apply to the subsidized services of Bus, Metro and Train Nos-Estación Central in the 36 municipalities of the Metropolitan Region where it operates.
The Panel of Experts decreed a $20 increase in the value of public transport in the Metropolitan Regionan increase that will take effect starting this Sunday, July 14.
Along with this, The senior citizen and school rate will see an increase of $10 and the Maximum Monthly Amount will reach $40,000.
The agency stated that this increase in public transport fares It will be applied to the subsidized services of Bus, Metro and Train Nos-Central Station in the 36 communes of the Metropolitan Region where it operates.
The Panel of Experts explained this increase by “The fare freeze has created a gap between the fare and the actual price of the ticket of $240, generating a permanent cost. This amount is financed through the Public Transport subsidy.”
Public transport fares after price increase
- Adult Bus Fare: $750
- Metro Punta fare: $850
- Metro Valle fare: $770
- Metro Steel Fare: $690
- Punta Train Fare: $850
- Valley Train Fare: $770
- Low Train Fare: $690
- Middle and High School: $250
- Basic School: $0
- Integrated Senior Rate: $370
- Senior Citizen Metro Fare: $250
- Maximum Monthly Rate: $40,000