Overview

• Mayor Juan Pablo Poletti signed a municipal decree on August 18 setting the flat fare at ARS 1,580, which will take effect once the SUBE system updates the tariff, a step expected within days.
• The amount was negotiated as a middle ground after bus operators sought a higher price, according to the municipality.
• Only about 21% of trips pay the full fare, with most riders using discounted or free tickets through social, student or disability benefits.
• City data cite ARS 2.35 billion in local subsidies and roughly 30% fleet renewal, alongside the highest service kilometers in six years.
• The new price reflects roughly a 618% rise since January 2024 as inflation, fuel costs, wage agreements and the removal of national transport subsidies increased operating expenses.