# Argentine public transport subsidies and demand > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-public-transport-subsidies-and-demand > Updated: 2026-10-12T03:02:03.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Public transportation in Argentina is facing challenges related to high subsidy reliance and declining passenger demand. In San Juan and Bariloche, systems rely heavily on government support and discounts. In San Juan, the Red Tulum system reports that only 17% of passengers pay the full fare, with the provincial government providing approximately $3.25 billion pesos monthly in compensation to prevent fares from doubling. In Bariloche, nearly 90% of trips involve discounts or free travel, including school and university gratuities. In the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA), demand for buses, trains, and subways remains roughly 20% below pre-pandemic levels. This decline is attributed to rising fares, reduced service frequencies, and teleworking. In the Pilar district, bus usage fell 18.1% year-on-year, with specific lines seeing drops as high as 26.8%. The railway sector has also experienced significant declines, with the Mitre line seeing a drop of over 40%. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-12: Public transport demand in AMBA remains below pre-pandemic levels Public transport demand in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area remains nearly 20% below pre-pandemic levels, with significant passenger declines in buses, trains, and subways. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/public-transport-demand-in-amba-remains-below-pre-pandemic-levels ### 2026-10-04: Argentine public transport relies heavily on subsidies and discounts Public transport in San Juan and Bariloche relies heavily on subsidies, with only 17% and 10.78% of passengers paying full fares, respectively. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-public-transport-relies-heavily-on-subsidies-and-discounts --- Cite as: Argentine public transport subsidies and demand. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-public-transport-subsidies-and-demand