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Public transport fare increases in South America

Overview

In Bolivia, transport unions in La Paz and Potosí have signaled intentions to raise public transport fares. In La Paz, the Confederación de Choferes de La Paz reported that rising costs for food, fuel, and other inputs have made current rates unsustainable, stating, “Todo se ha incrementado… no podemos seguir trabajando a pérdida.” In Potosí, drivers reported earnings dropping to 30% of normal capacity due to fuel shortages and rising costs for diesel and spare parts, with some drivers sleeping in vehicles to secure fuel.

The situation has expanded to include Venezuela and Peru, where fare increases have already been implemented. In Cumaná, Venezuela, urban fares rose to 190 bolívares, forcing residents to reduce spending on food. In Tacna, Peru, operators increased urban fares to S/ 1.50, leading to disputes between passengers and drivers. While regional authorities in Tacna previously supported strikes to secure higher fares, the Governor has since expressed opposition to the hike, calling it a “tarifazo” following public outcry.

Entities

Confederación de Choferes de La Paz · Repsol · Petroperú · Luis Torres Robledo · Juan Flores

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Public transport fare increases spark unrest in Peru and Venezuela

    Commuters in Venezuela and Peru are protesting rising public transport fares. In Tacna, Peru, users are paying exact lower amounts to resist a hike to S/ 1.50, amid allegations of price collusion.

  2. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Bolivian drivers' unions seek fare hikes amid cost‑of‑living crisis

    Bolivian driver unions in La Paz and Potosí are pushing for public‑transport fare increases after rising food, fuel and spare‑part costs and severe fuel shortages threaten their operations.

Sources

airelibre.com.ar · diariolosandes.com.ec · eltiempove.com · exitonoticias.com.bo · lapatria.bo · radiouno.pe · tekipaki.jp