Peru transport sector service and cost grievances

Transport stakeholders and passengers in Peru have raised significant concerns regarding rising costs and deteriorating service quality. In Arequipa, transport unions, including the Central Regional de Empresas y Asociaciones de Taxis and the Heavy Cargo Guild, have considered strikes to protest high fuel prices and poor road infrastructure. Operators reported that gasoline prices exceeding 24 soles per gallon have made work unsustainable, while heavy cargo operators noted losses of 30% to 40%. Drivers also highlighted the dangerous state of the Panamericana Sur highway between Nazca and Camaná, citing frequent accidents and landslides.

Parallel to these labor and infrastructure concerns, passengers traveling on interprovincial routes have reported poor service conditions. During the All Saints celebrations, travelers on routes such as Lima to Ayacucho complained of high ticket prices and inadequate vehicle hygiene. Specific reports included an infestation of insects on seats during long journeys, leading to calls for refunds and improved oversight of transport companies.