Transport leaders demand reforms and wage increases amid rising costs

Transport leaders in the Dominican Republic and Bolivia are addressing systemic challenges regarding mobility, fuel costs, and wages.

In the Dominican Republic, Juan Hubieres, president of the National Federation of Transport 'La Nueva Opción' (Fenatrano), stated that all road users and authorities share responsibility for the country’s traffic disorder. Hubieres criticized the lack of coordination between state agencies, specifically noting that the National Transit and Land Transport Steering Council (Coditrant) is ineffective. He also highlighted budget constraints within the Digesett, Intrant, and Opret, arguing that current resources are insufficient to manage traffic safety, mobility, or infrastructure maintenance effectively.

In Bolivia, heavy transport leader Pedro Quispe has called for wages to be increased to between Bs 7,000 and Bs 10,000 to offset rising fuel costs and inflation. Quispe noted that the scarcity of gasoline and the rising price of diesel have significantly increased operational expenses. He also warned that currency instability is complicating the importation of essential goods, such as tires and engines, from markets like Peru, and urged the government to provide transparency regarding fuel pricing and economic measures.