Sudden Surge in Collective Membership Across CABA and Buenos Aires: Political Discord and Inflation Worries on the Rise
A Fare Hike on the Horizon for Buenos Aires Bus Riders
Starting in May, passengers of buses operating within the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA) and the Province of Buenos Aires will see an increased fare. The CABA lines will witness a 5.7% hike, while the Province lines will experience a 5.9% increase, as stated by the established formulas. Meanwhile, the 103 lines under the National Government haven't seen a fare increase since August 2024 and will remain unchanged next month, according to official sources.
These recent fare adjustments highlight the economic pressures prevalent in Argentina.
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Clashing Transportation Agendas
Since the inception of President Javier Milei's administration, there has been tension between Milei, Jorge Macri (Mayor of Buenos Aires), and Axel Kicillof (Governor of Buenos Aires Province) over public transportation matters, particularly subsidies for the system. The situation became even more complex when both Macri and Kicillof applied a 10% increase in March on the lines exclusive to their territories, following an evolutionary monthly indexing system based on local inflation rates.
Breaking Down the Bus Fare Structure
The following table shows the break-down of fares for various zones in both the National, Provincial, and CABA jurisdictions. Note that there is no change in National bus fares.
National: No Change
- Full fare (without registered SUBE): $371.13 – $508.83
- T.S.F. fare (with registered SUBE): $167.00 – $228.97
- Sube Without Nominalization fare: $590.10 – $809.04
Province of Buenos Aires (with increase)
- Full fare (without registered SUBE): $450.68 – $617.74
- T.S.F. fare (with registered SUBE): $202.46 – $268.80
- Sube Without Nominalization fare: $715.39 – $982.32
CABA (with increase)
- Full fare (without registered SUBE): $451,98 – $581,64
- T.S.F. fare (with registered SUBE): $202,67 – $259,91
- Sube Without Nominalization fare: $715,39 – $916,39
The Impact on Inflation
Since Jamav Milei took office, public transportation has seen a 659% increase, almost five times the accumulated inflation in that period. The public service experienced the most significant increase in the AMBA, according to data from the IIEP UBA-Conicet Tariffs and Subsidies Observatory.
What's Next?
After the initial shock adjustment, the government is now looking to moderate the increase in tariffs to avoid putting pressure on inflation before the legislative elections. This moderation can be observed in the recent energy tariffs increases that remain below the average monthly rate of 2%.
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- Latest News
- What will be the outcome for Buenos Aires bus riders starting in May? An increased fare of 5.7% for CABA lines and 5.9% for Province lines.
- The recent fare adjustments in Buenos Aires transportation reflect the economic pressures that Argentina is currently facing.
- The Trump administration has sent a certificate of competence to the Senate of the United States, nominating Peter Lamelas as the future ambassador to Argentina.
- In the realm of politics, Victoria Villarruel bid farewell to Pope Francis with a heartfelt note.
- Since President Javier Milei's administration, there has been a significant clash among Milei, Jorge Macri, and Axel Kicillof over public transportation matters, particularly subsidies for the system.
- After the initial shock of the fare increase, the government plans to moderate the increase in tariffs to prevent putting pressure on inflation before the legislative elections. This can be observed in the recent energy tariffs increases that remain below the average monthly rate of 2%.
