How much does it cost to use daily transport in Caracas?
The price of urban transport in Caracas has seen adjustments in recent months affecting users' daily mobility.
TL;DR
- Official fares for urban buses and suburban routes in Caracas have increased to 40-60 bolívares.
- Daily transport costs for city residents can amount to 120 bolívares, totaling 2,400 bolívares monthly.
- Commuters from Valles del Tuy to Caracas face daily mobility costs of 940 bolívares, reaching approximately 17,600 bolívares monthly.
- App-based motorcycle and car services have seen fare increases, with short to medium trips becoming more expensive.
- Metro and ferrocarril trips cost 60 bolívares each, leading to monthly transport expenses of around 4,800 bolívares for daily commuters.
- The minimum wage in Venezuela (130 bolívares) is insufficient to cover even one daily trip within the city.
- Transport costs are set directly in bolívares, and when compared to the minimum wage, represent a significant portion of income.