Overview

• From May 1, fares for Buenos Aires city bus routes will rise by 5.7%, with provincial routes increasing by 5.9%.
• National-jurisdiction bus lines, frozen since August 2024, will maintain current fare levels, widening the price gap across the AMBA region.
• New fare ranges will be $451.98–$581.64 for city buses and $450.68–$617.74 for provincial buses, depending on distance traveled.
• The Federal Social Fare subsidy, providing a 55% discount to 5.3 million SUBE card users, will continue at a monthly cost exceeding $25 billion.
• Transport operators warn of potential passenger shifts to cheaper national lines, while the UTA union considers strike action over stalled negotiations.