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State of Mexico Enacts Public Transport Fare Hike, Sets Rural 11-Peso Rate

Officials say higher fares will fund mandated upgrades to safety, quality, oversight.

Overview

  • The Gaceta del Gobierno made the change effective October 15, setting a 14‑peso minimum for the first five kilometers and 0.25 pesos for each additional kilometer statewide.
  • A differentiated mixed‑service rate applies in 27 southern municipalities at 11 pesos for the first ten kilometers with the same 0.25‑peso per‑kilometer increment.
  • Children under five travel free, adults with a valid INAPAM credential keep a 12‑peso fare, and discounts for students and people with disabilities remain; some guidance notes rounding to the nearest 50 centavos.
  • The increase is tied to obligations for concessionaires, including vehicle renewal, video surveillance, insurance, driver training and maintenance, plus a visible authorized tariff pyramid with hologram and QR code.
  • Public pushback includes user complaints and PRI calls for a consultation, while some reports and station notices show conflicting details such as 0.50 pesos per kilometer and a 22‑peso maximum, and Mexibús/Mexicable stations displayed updated fares.