Santa Cruz approves new Bs 3.50 urban transport fare

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In Santa Cruz de la Sierra, a new transitional fare of Bs 3.50 for adult urban transport passengers has been approved by the Municipal Council. The measure, supported by technical reports, includes preferential rates: Bs 1 for university and high school students, seniors, and people with disabilities, and Bs 0.50 for primary school students.

Following the announcement, transport leaders from the Federation of Transportistas 16 de Noviembre suspended a planned 48-hour strike originally scheduled for October 5 and 6. While some lines have already begun implementing the new rate, others continue to charge the previous amount. The transport sector remains in a state of emergency and has requested one week for the national government to address demands regarding diesel supplies.

The implementation of this fare is strictly conditional. Mayor Carlos Mamén Saavedra emphasized that the continuity of the rate depends on meeting specific operational and service quality standards. If a transport strike occurs, the law will be annulled. Planned improvements include the installation of smart traffic lights at over 50 intersections and the construction of new bus stops starting next year.

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Carlos Mamén Saavedra · Federación de Transportistas 16 de Noviembre · Municipal Council of Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz de la Sierra

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The transitional fare remains subject to strict operational controls and will be annulled if a transport strike occurs. lapatria.bo
[○ 1 SOURCE] Transport leaders suspended a planned 48-hour strike scheduled for October 5 and 6. www.leo.bo
[● 2 SOURCES] Mayor Carlos Mamén Saavedra approved a transitional urban transport fare of Bs 3.50 in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. www.leo.bo · lapatria.bo
[○ 1 SOURCE] The city plans to install smart traffic lights at over 50 intersections and build new bus stops starting next year. lapatria.bo
[● 2 SOURCES] Adult passengers will pay Bs 3.50, while university and high school students, seniors, and people with disabilities pay Bs 1. www.leo.bo · lapatria.bo
[○ 1 SOURCE] The new fare was established via a law approved by the Municipal Council based on technical reports. www.leo.bo