Bus fares could spike to $4

[Stafford]

Since the CFK regime announced plans to lift federal subsidies on transportation, there is talk that bus fares will raise dramatically. The BA Herald published a story today that quotes a business leader who predicts $4 for a ride. This raises some good questions. Should the government be subsidizing transport at such levels? And how would most working people in BA deal with such a spike?

The trains have also been subsidized, but according to obsolete calculations from 2001 when the dollar was 1:1 with the peso. So as it is the trains are not getting enough money. What will happen if subsidies are removed entirely?

Here is an interesting comparison of the cost per trip in USD compared with other cities around the world, published by TBA:

 

[El Duderino]

Interesting.

What the hell am I gonna do with my change?

 

[bebero]

they didn't announce plans to lift subsidies on transportation. It's just media speculating.

 

[chris]

Since the CFK regime announced plans to lift federal subsidies on transportation, there is talk that bus fares will raise dramatically. The BA Herald published a story today that quotes a business leader who predicts $4 for a ride. This raises some good questions. Should the government be subsidizing transport at such levels? And how would most working people in BA deal with such a spike?

The trains have also been subsidized, but according to obsolete calculations from 2001 when the dollar was 1:1 with the peso. So as it is the trains are not getting enough money. What will happen if subsidies are removed entirely?

Here is an interesting comparison of the cost per trip in USD compared with other cities around the world, published by TBA:

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The fare table doesn't take into account discounted fares. For example SEPTA (Philadelphia transit system) charges $1.55 for a token vs $2.00 cash fare. There are also unlimited ride passes. The MTA in New York also offers passes. Seniors in many cities such as Philadelphia ride FREE.

 

[esllou]

didn't macri say metro fares would rise to $4 and everyone printed it like it was the gospel. It was: a guess.

unless they change all the machines on the colectivos, I can't see people being expected to ride a bus and paying out 4 pesos in coins every time. That's simply not going to work. They already struggle to find 1.10, 1.25 or whatever. There'll be no coins in the city within a few weeks.

 

[voyagingknoxvillian]

Criticize if you may, but in my opinion the bus fare in BA is out of line with the rest of the country. The interior has been subsidizing you all to the determent of local transport systems.

In Cordoba, one local bus ride is $2.50, and $5 for a longer local bus ride or for the nicer bus. This is expected to rise to $3 and $6 by the end of this year.

Our buses and roads are in much worse condition than BA's, and a subway is only a glimmer in a transportation planners eye.

 

[glasgowjohn]

The fare table doesn't take into account discounted fares. For example SEPTA (Philadelphia transit system) charges $1.55 for a token vs $2.00 cash fare. There are also unlimited ride passes. The MTA in New York also offers passes. Seniors in many cities such as Philadelphia ride FREE.

I am also worried about the accuracy of the table.

Madrid has a flat fare 1 euro for both metro and buses - and there are discounted passes for regular users

 

[jez]

Here in Bariloche you either need a rechargeable magnet bus card or to pre-purchase a ticket from the bus office or bus station.

Journeys with the magnetic card cost between AR$2.25 - AR$4.55

If you pre-purchase a ticket it is AR$6 even if you are only going a couple of blocks.

If you arrive at the bus station after 7pm when the office is closed you can't take the bus you either have to take a taxi or walk!

The 40 minute bus journey to Cerro Catedral (the only bus line where you can pay cash) is AR$8 one way

 

[PhilipDT]

I don't think they should do away with subsidies for public transport but 1 peso is absurdly cheap, I don't think anybody would buck at a slight increase

 

[fred mertz]

In this city where