Argentina approves major toll concessions and raises public transport fares
The Argentine Ministry of Economy announced the award of 20‑year concessions for four strategic road corridors—Mediterráneo, Puntano, Portuario Sur and Portuario Norte—under a toll‑based public‑works regime.
Smart toll collection systems are being installed on access points to the Atlantic coast, marking the rollout of electronic payment for road users.
The provincial Ministry of Transport authorized new interurban bus services: lines 248 C and 351 will link La Plata with a series of interior towns, while the existing line 228 D between San Nicolás and Zárate is set to resume operations in September, pending final regulatory checks.
From 1 August, public‑transport fares in the Greater Buenos Aires area rose sharply: city buses up 3.9%, provincial buses up 4.4%, commuter trains up 10.5%, and highway tolls up 3.9%.
A transport‑industry report found that the province of Buenos Aires hosts both the highest and one of the lowest urban bus fares in the country; Pinamar records the most expensive ticket at $3,176, while national‑run services remain the cheapest.
The Moreno municipality approved a 2027 transport plan that will introduce at least 40 additional buses to improve service coverage.
Separately, the Santa Cruz government’s Student Ticket program offers a 70 % discount on return trips for students traveling to Córdoba and Buenos Aires, with registrations closing on 30 July.
Entities: Argentina · Axel Kicillof · Cecilio Salazar · Martín Marinucci · Ministry of Economy · Ministry of Transport · Pinamar · Plusmar S.A. · Vía Rosario S.R.L.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The provincial Ministry of Transport authorized new interurban bus lines 248 C and 351, linking La Plata with several interior towns. (4cdf60a1-2089-4195-94d6-76a468970267)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Economy awarded 20‑year concessions for the Mediterráneo, Puntano, Portuario Sur and Portuario Norte road corridors. (d0521f7c-2b05-43fd-92c7-3fc188b22645)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Moreno municipality approved a transport plan that will add at least 40 new buses from January 2027. (7500941c-75d4-46a1-ad68-20aa63f0aa12)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The interurban bus line 228 D will resume service between San Nicolás and Zárate starting 1 September, pending regulatory requirements. (bf0cf1d5-0de8-4904-b5ad-0626c29360f1)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Effective 1 August, AMBA public‑transport fares increased: city buses 3.9 %, provincial buses 4.4 %, commuter trains 10.5 %, and highway tolls 3.9 %. (31190a81-a1a0-4576-b456-34bdf291a5bb)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Smart toll systems are being installed on access points to Argentina's Atlantic coast. (081a20a9-7a88-4e84-a955-52607150cded)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Santa Cruz Student Ticket program provides a 70 % discount on return trips to Córdoba and Buenos Aires, with registration closing on 30 July. (333a07ee-25b8-4288-b7a5-5540835bc146)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pinamar has the most expensive urban bus fare in Argentina at $3,176, according to an AAETA report. (df5c9bca-3681-4ad9-a503-dbac3f04378e)