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Argentina Raises AMBA Train and Bus Fares, Sets Monthly Increases Through September

The government says the phased hikes aim to cut subsidies by covering rising fuel, insurance and maintenance costs.

Overview

  • Resolution 27/2026 took effect Monday, lifting the minimum metropolitan train fare to $310 for registered SUBE users and raising the national‑jurisdiction bus minimum to $714 in the Buenos Aires metro area.
  • The plan locks in more steps, with buses set for two additional 2% updates on June 15 and July 15, and trains scheduled to move to $350 in June, $380 in July, $420 in August and $450 in September.
  • Fares remain differentiated to push SUBE registration, with non‑registered riders paying double the posted price, the Tarifa Social discount holding at $321.30 for the bus minimum, and a flat $1,100 cash fare applying on trains for any distance.
  • The new prices are already changing daily costs on key corridors such as La Plata–CABA, where reported third‑section Roca tickets rise from about $528 now to $848 in September, and La Plata express bus trips climb to around $4,803 after the 2% increase.
  • Transport operators say the approved rises lag operating costs and some have pursued legal action over subsidy distribution, raising concerns about strained finances and service frequency on affected lines.