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Buenos Aires Rolls Out February Fare Hikes as Subsidy Reform Starts

An inflation-linked update formula drives February price rises across essential services.

Overview

  • City bus fares rose 4.8% with the minimum ticket at $650.11 for registered SUBE cards, and the subte fare moved to $1,320.
  • Provincial-only bus routes increased about 4.5%, with minimum fares near $721 in the conurbano and $786.12 in La Plata for registered SUBE users.
  • Many national‑jurisdiction bus lines did not apply increases, producing uneven fares across AMBA routes.
  • Additional monthly adjustments took effect, including a 4% AySA water hike and a 2.8% rise in prepaid health plan fees.
  • The new ReSEF energy subsidy registry began operating in February, and a wage agreement with bus operators averted a planned AMBA strike.