A statement from the business chambers representing most of the AMBA provincial and municipal bus lines alerted about the reduction and eventual stoppage of the service, which could also affect La Plata.
These organizations reported that are “obliged for reasons of force majeure to rationalize services at times of low demand”. The purpose of the measure is to try to maintain the continuity of the main daily services, trying to generate the least possible impact on users; and it is “the only possibility” for the sector not to immediately exhaust the few operational resources that are still available in the companies, according to what they indicated.
“To the lack of updating costs, whose prices have not been updated since August 2022, the incomplete payment of already officially recognized expenses is added. Additionally, in the province of Buenos Aires there is a delay in the payment of the tariff compensations that make the operation of the services possible. Without this income, having exhausted all financing channels, most companies are unable to continue operating normally,” they stated.
“It should be noted that the recent rate increase does not generate more income for companies. The higher payment by users translates into a lower outlay for State compensation, even lower than the higher collection from ticket sales. Therefore before informed, It is reported that the AMBA provincial and municipal lines will begin to reduce services to 50% starting at midnight tomorrow (Tuesday, January 10)”they added.
Industry sources told 0221.com.ar that the measure will impact La Platawhose frequency of buses is already reduced due to the summer holidays. “Delays will be noticed. Frequencies will be reduced, especially at times of low user attendance”they explained.
“The undersigned companies and entities apologize to the public for the inconveniences that may occur, motivated by reasons totally beyond their control”, closed from the Business Chamber of Passenger Auto Transport (CEAP) and from the Chamber of Transport of the province of Buenos Aires (CTPBA).
