The increase in public transport prices will come into effect as of Monday, February 12, It was announced by the Mayor of Bogota a few weeks ago.
Ratio TransMilenio fare will remain at 2,950 pesos; The price of the SITP service will increase.
(We recommend you read: Effects of the new TransMilenio tariff on the financing of the system).
According to Mobility Minister Claudia Díaz, The fare increase for blue buses will be 200 pesos, while the value of both services will be 2,950 pesos.
With new measure There will no longer be an additional fee for transfers between both systems. However, the limit of making a maximum of two changes in a 110-minute period will be maintained.
According to TransMilenio, Combining the rates occurs after various analyzes and meetings to resolve the cost of the total operation. Three components of the shipping company.
Similarly, this is done to prevent levels of fare evasion and generate more revenue for the system.
(You may be interested in: Mayor of Colombia: this is the deadline to raise $80k or $130k from the first cycle).
“The combination of the overall tariff value of the Integrated Public Transport System with the current cost of the main line component was defined, That is, from $2,950. Combining the rate also allows us to simplify our users’ travel decisions, encouraging the use of the mainline component of the system,” TM said.
According to TransMilenio, The ‘Tullave’ card will cost $8,000 in 2024 for first-time buyers.
“There are currently 13 million 102 thousand 804 cards in circulation, of which 6 million 760 thousand 344 are personalized,” the organization reported.
The benefits of this card include two transfers between the regional and main buses for $0. Within 110 minutes from the moment the ticket is confirmed and up to 6 times a day.
In the strategy presented by TransMilenio also has benefits for citizens and older adults with certain Sisbén levels.
(Also: Note: Avianca changed the age so that children can travel alone; there is a new restriction).
In these cases the rate will be: 2,500 pesosIt helps nearly 2 million people in the capital.
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