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Transport Operators Set Sept. 1 Blockades at Mexico City Gateways Over Fare Dispute

The FAT says 7,500 units will halt traffic after failed talks and rising fuel costs made current fares untenable.

Overview

  • Fuerza Amplia de Transportistas plans to start simultaneous actions at 7:00 a.m., combining highway blockades with a march toward the Zócalo.
  • Announced targets include the MéxicoPachuca, MéxicoQuerétaro, MéxicoToluca and MéxicoPuebla routes, with additional movement on primary city arteries.
  • The group seeks raising fares toward 10–12 pesos or fuel vouchers, arguing the current 6–8 peso fares no longer cover operating expenses.
  • Organizers cite fuel increases since 2020—gasoline about 18.16 to 24 pesos per liter and diesel 19.59 to 25.83—as key drivers of financial strain.
  • The date overlaps with the school-year restart and the president’s First Informe; authorities have issued routine advisories, and no settlement has been reported.