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Argentina and Mexico Roll Out Mixed Transit Fare Moves Heading Into 2026

Some authorities impose increases, with others funding user subsidies to hold cash fares down.

Overview

  • Jalisco’s tariff committee set a 14‑peso technical fare, and Governor Pablo Lemus said users will pay 11 pesos via a new Tarjeta Única backed by a 1.2‑billion‑peso fund, with registration starting January 12 and the subsidized fare slated to take effect in April 2026.
  • Buenos Aires’ metropolitan area will raise public‑transport prices on January 1, 2026, including about a 4.5% bus increase and a 4.5% subte rise in January, a further subte adjustment in February, and automatic monthly indexing for subte and premetro from March based on national CPI plus 1%.
  • Córdoba’s Red de Accesos tolls increased on December 27, lifting the Category 2 manual rate from $2,000 to $3,000 and setting a $1,677 base for telepeaje with stepped frequency discounts.
  • Mexico City will keep the Metro fare at 5 pesos in 2026, with the city covering the gap from the roughly 13‑peso trip cost through subsidies confirmed by Mayor Clara Brugada.
  • Bahía Blanca’s city council will meet December 29 to vote the 2026 budget and consider a 30% bus fare hike requested by Bahía Transporte Sapem, which would raise the flat fare from $1,184 to $1,545 if approved.