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Mexico City Freezes Metro Fare for 2026, Sets Full Renovation of Line 3

The government says the subsidy closing the gap between the 5‑peso fare and a roughly 13‑peso cost per ride will be sustained if the 2026 budget is approved.

Overview

  • Mayor Clara Brugada confirmed the Metro fare will stay at 5 pesos in 2026, calling any increase a blow to household finances.
  • She announced a comprehensive overhaul of Metro Line 3 beginning next year, following recent rehabilitation of Line 1 up to Observatorio.
  • Officials reiterated that each ride costs the city about 13 pesos, with the difference from the 5‑peso fare absorbed as a public subsidy.
  • Brugada urged the City Congress to pass the 2026 budget to fund Line 3 works, maintain transport subsidies and continue programs such as Mercomuna.
  • The mobility plan also calls for three new Cablebús lines in 2026 and two more later to serve high and hard‑to‑reach areas including Tlalpan, Álvaro Obregón, Magdalena Contreras, Milpa Alta, Tláhuac, Xochimilco and Cuajimalpa.