For the moment, the measure will not affect all users in the same way, since in some specific cases the rate will be frozen.
The panel of experts Public transport announced that he would make a new increase in the fares of RED buses, metro and Nos train.
Although initially the organization had determined that the rate increase would be $20, finally the Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, Juan Carlos Muñoz, indicated that it would be reduced to $10 and that for some users it would be temporarily frozen.
The change will start from the next Sunday July 14 at 00:00 in all municipalities of the Metropolitan Region.
Which users will benefit from a price increase?
According to the head of transport, The $10 price increase applies to regular users.
In the case of students and senior citizens, the ticket will retain its current value.
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What is the new value of the tickets after the increase?
As of July 14, when the $10 increase is finalized, transit fares will be as follows:
Low hourly rate: 06:00 to 06:59 / 20:45 to 23:00
- Metro: $680
- Train numbers: $680
- Mic: $740
Off-peak rates: 9:00 a.m. to 5:59 p.m. / 8:00 p.m. to 8:44 p.m.
- Metro: $760
- Train numbers: $760
- Microphone: $740
Peak hour rate: 07:00 to 08:59 / 18:00 to 19:59
- Metro: $840
- Train numbers: $840
- Mic: $740
Will the maximum monthly amount change?
According to Minister Muñoz, the maximum monthly amount, which is the payment via QR code on mobile devices, will remain limited to $39,000.
The advantage implies that when this maximum figure is reached during the month, subsequent trips made by users will have no cost on the metro, red buses or Tren Nos. Of course, for the measure to be implemented, they must also pass their QR code on public transport totems.
Source: Latercera
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