# Puno urban transport fare protests

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/puno-urban-transport-fare-protests
> Updated: 2026-10-15T23:08:28.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

In Puno, residents and community organizations are protesting unregulated increases in urban transport fares. The Frente de Organizaciones Populares (FOP) has criticized the lack of intervention from the Municipalidad Provincial de Puno and Indecopi, reporting that drivers are charging between 1.50 and 2 soles per trip despite prohibitions against price-fixing.

Local leaders have expressed concern regarding potential fare hikes of up to 50 percent and the practice of charging full fares to minors. On October 13, hundreds of citizens marched through the streets of Puno under the campaign ‘Pague un sol y pague con sencillo’, demanding that fares return to the S/ 1 level. While transport operators cite rising fuel costs as justification, demonstrators argue the increases disproportionately affect students, the elderly, and homemakers.

On October 15, Javier Ponce Roque, the Mayor of the Provincial Municipality of Puno, weighed in on the dispute. While noting that the municipality does not officially set urban transport rates, Ponce Roque expressed the personal opinion that a proposed rate of S/ 1.50 is excessive and suggested the fare should ideally remain at S/ 1.00. He stated that the Municipal Council has paused discussions on transport ordinances to allow for further evaluation and dialogue. 

Addressing the economic pressures on operators, Ponce Roque clarified that a document has been sent to the Presidency of the Republic to request that Puno be included in fuel subsidy programs. He denied claims that the municipality failed to process such requests, explaining that while current subsidy timelines apply to Lima and Callao, Puno is still awaiting a response from the central government.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: Puno Mayor proposes lower transport fares amid subsidy requests

Puno Mayor Javier Ponce Roque supports a transport fare increase but opposes a S/ 1.50 rate, proposing S/ 1.00 instead while seeking central government fuel subsidies.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/puno-mayor-proposes-lower-transport-fares-amid-subsidy-requests

### 2026-10-13: Puno citizens protest urban transport fare increase

Hundreds of protesters in Puno, Peru, marched against a 50% increase in urban transport fares, threatening radical action if authorities do not intervene.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/puno-citizens-protest-urban-transport-fare-increase

### 2026-10-02: Puno residents protest unregulated urban transport fare hikes

Community leaders and residents in Puno are demanding government intervention following unregulated increases in urban transport fares, with some charges reaching 2 soles.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/puno-residents-protest-unregulated-urban-transport-fare-hikes

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Cite as: Puno urban transport fare protests. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/puno-urban-transport-fare-protests