Overview
- Arequipa’s mayor said more than 80 SIT units that charged S/1.50 have been identified for sanctions, with route cancellations possible, and an extraordinary council session is set to evaluate operators’ request to raise fares.
- The Public Ministry admitted a criminal complaint against the Arequipa mayor and transport consortia alleging abuse of authority and omissions tied to irregular fare collections.
- In Huancayo, public transport was reportedly paralyzed by over 90% during a violent strike that blocked key access roads, and leaders warned of a permanent S/0.50 fare increase if fuel prices do not ease.
- Piura operators have raised urban fares to S/2.00 and direct routes to S/2.50, while in Tacna passengers reported routes instituting a uniform S/1.50 charge as diesel neared S/24 per gallon.
- Lima commuters say fares remain S/0.50 to S/1.00 higher despite GNV supplies returning, with drivers citing continued fuel cost increases.