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Buenos Aires Bus Fares Increase Again, Widening Urban Transit Disparities

From May 1, 2025, local bus fares in Buenos Aires City and Province rise by nearly 6%, while national lines remain frozen, deepening cost gaps for riders.

Cuánto va a costar el colectivo en AMBA en mayo
La línea 106 es una de las que registrará subas en los pasajes desde mayo próximo.
Atención usuarios: se viene un nuevo incremento en el subte.
El Gobierno de la Ciudad dio a conocer las nuevas tarifas de transporte en CABA. 

Overview

  • Bus fares on locally administered routes in Buenos Aires City and Province will increase by 5.7% and 5.9%, respectively, starting May 1, 2025.
  • New fare ranges are $451.98 to $581.64 in the City and $450.68 to $617.74 in the Province, depending on travel distance.
  • The 103 national-jurisdiction lines maintain frozen fare rates set in August 2024, creating a growing price disparity within the metropolitan area.
  • Federal social-fare users with SUBE cards will continue to receive a 55% discount, with subsidies exceeding $25 billion monthly.
  • Officials warn that the widening fare gap may drive passengers to shift toward cheaper national lines where routes overlap, with another tariff review expected later in May.