Dominican transport groups reject fare hike despite rising fuel costs

In the Dominican Republic, transport unions and the National Institute of Transit and Land Transport (INTRANT) have reaffirmed that public‑transport fares will remain unchanged, citing compliance with Law 63‑17. The Grupo G‑12 and the Confederation of National Transport Workers (CNTT) voiced support for INTRANT’s fiscalisation operations in Santiago and urged the government to maintain tariff stability for millions of users.

Conversely, the president of the transport federation Fenatrano warned that escalating fuel prices make a fare increase unavoidable unless the government extends subsidies such as the Bonogás or imposes a 10 % levy on subsidised fuel for large companies. He also highlighted the state’s weekly earnings of over RD$1 billion from fuel over‑charges.

Amid the dispute, a faction of Santiago drivers continues to apply a higher fare, arguing that a technical cost‑study is lacking. The CNTT demanded clarification on the alleged allocation of five million gallons of diesel subsidies that it says it never received, threatening legal action if answers are not provided.

Separately, the Central National Drivers’ Movement (Mochotran) praised the government’s integrated transport system, which offers a unified RD$35 ticket for the Metro, cable car, and buses, reducing average commuter costs by about 40 %.