Bus Fares Increase

The Consejo de Transporte Público had requested an increase in bus fares and yesterday their wish was granted. The need for higher fares comes from increase prices in gasoline, salaries, the changes in the consumer price index, and exchange rates.

The prices will increase 3.8% on over 420 routes around the country and will increase anywhere from 5 to 302 colones. The last time the bus fares increased was August 2006 and public transportation department hopes to see the change take into effect by Tuesday if not earlier.

Some of the key routes that will have adjusted prices are:
-Sabana Estadio and Cementerio, from 120 to 135 colons
-San Pedro-San José from 145 to 155 colons
-San José-Pavas from 180 to 190 colons
-San José-Alajuela, from 335 to 355 colons
-San José-San Ramón from 785 to 825 colons
-San José-Naranjo, from 535 to 570 colons
-San José-Volcán Irazú, from 1,530 to 1,625 colons
-San José-Heredia, from 220 to 235 colons
-San José-Heredia (via the superhighway), from 300 to 320 colons
-San José-Liberia, from 2,310 to 2,350 colons
-San José-Tamarindo, from 2,740 to 2,915 colons
-San José-Puntarenas, from 1,365 to 1,535 colons
-San José-Paso Canoas, from 5,275 to 5,440 colons
-San José-Playa Jacó, from 1,015 to 1,440
-San José-Limón, from 1,955 to 2,080 colons