Public transport drivers began to apply an increase in urban fares: how much is it?
Public transport drivers in the Metropolitan Area of Caracas began to apply an adjustment of the urban fare to 100 bolivars on Tuesday, March 17
TL;DR
- Public transport drivers in Caracas implemented a new urban fare of 100 bolivars on Tuesday, March 17.
- The fare adjustment followed a one-day strike called by transport unions demanding a "fair tariff."
- The new minimum fare is 100 bolivars, and 120 bolivars on Sundays and holidays.
- The implementation is provisional, awaiting ratification in the Official Gazette.
- Passengers did not show discontent with the fare increase during observations.
- The strike on March 16 caused a lack of public transport units in Caracas.
- Drivers are demanding the officialization of the 120 bolivar fare, which they claim was previously agreed upon.
- They also request the return of units that were retained for operating with unauthorized fares.