Metro increase: how much the journey will cost from October 2024
Last increase prices per meter sparked a debate among users by public transport and authorities. The new rates, which will take effect early next month, are intended to address the costs of operating and maintaining the system, according to those responsible for the service. However, the measure has been criticized by many Buenos Aires citizens who see their daily budget affected, especially in an already difficult economic context.
Rising rates It adds to a series of hikes that are affecting users’ pockets. Various organizations and consumer groups have already expressed their dissatisfaction and pointed to the lack of visible improvement in service quality. The impact of this rate adjustment is expected to be the subject of debate both in legislative spaces and on the streets of the autonomous city of Buenos Aires.
Starting Tuesday, October 1, 2024, passengers on the Buenos Aires metro will have to face a new increase in fares. Ticket price will increase by 16.46%reaching value 757 dollars for those using a registered SUBE card. This adjustment will also affect the premeter, whose rate will increase $264.95. The measure, approved by the city government, is part of the latest part of a rate adjustment plan that has seen the price of underground transport rise an increase of 589% since the beginning of 2024. For those who do not have a registered SUBE card, the metro ticket will have a differential value $859.07while the perimeter will stand $300.67.
In addition to general rates, The frequent flyer discount scheme, known as Red SUBE, will continue to be in place. This program offers bonuses between 20% and 40% depending on the number of trips made per month. Likewise free tickets for pensioners, pensioners, persons with disabilities, transplants and transplant waiting lists, as well as a free student ticket for first, primary and secondary students. But the constant rate hikes happen in context reducing the use of public transportwith users looking for cheaper alternatives such as electric bikes and skateboards.
It is necessary to access the social rate in the Buenos Aires City metro and take advantage of the 55% discount meet certain requirements and follow a few steps. This benefit is aimed at retirees and pensioners, domestic workers, veterans of the Malvinas War, social monotributaries and beneficiaries of various social programs such as universal child benefit (AUH), pregnancy benefit (AUE) and other assistance programs.
If you are part of one of these beneficiary groups, you need to create your account with SUBE PIN What can you find in the section? “Programs and Benefits” my ANSES, or access ka SUBE service center with your most recent valid ID. The discount will be automatically applied to your SUBE card, without the need to present additional documents during your travels. To check if you are eligible for the social rate, you can check through Telephone service center profession 0800-777-SUBE (7823), option 2.
Recipients Social ratewhich will maintain 55% discount for metro travel from October 2024 are as follows:
- Pensioners and retirees
- Domestic work staff
- Veterans of the Falklands War
- Social monotributists
- Universal Child Benefit (AUH) recipients
- Recipients of the pregnancy allowance (AUE)
- Participants in the Young people with more and better jobs program
- Recipients of unemployment insurance
- Beneficiaries of training and employment insurance
- Beneficiaries of the Promote Equal Opportunities Program
- Beneficiaries of the Progresar plan
- Participants in return-to-work and social assistance programs (ex Empower Work)
- Beneficiaries of non-contributory pensions
This discount will be automatically applied to the SUBE card of the respective users and the price of the trip will be Social Rate $340.65.
