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Government unveils new subsidy formula for AMBA buses

Argentina's government has introduced a new subsidy calculation method for AMBA bus companies, focusing on passenger volume and service efficiency, effective from October.

El CronistaNov 13, 2026, 08:403 min read

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What happened: Under Resolution 83/2026, the Argentine government revised the subsidy formula for national jurisdiction bus companies in the AMBA, which now considers passenger numbers, kilometers traveled, and service efficiency for fund allocation.
Why it matters: This adjustment aims to allocate funds more accurately and ensure fares align with service performance. The Transportation Secretary noted that prioritizing efficiency is crucial for improving public transport quality.
What's next: The new subsidy formula applies to settlements starting in October 2026 and will remain effective until a new procedure is approved.

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Argentina's government has introduced a new subsidy calculation method for AMBA bus companies, focusing on passenger volume and service efficiency, effective from October.
Under Resolution 83/2026, the Argentine government revised the subsidy formula for national jurisdiction bus companies in the AMBA, which now considers passenger numbers, kilometers traveled, and service efficiency for fund allocation.
This adjustment aims to allocate funds more accurately and ensure fares align with service performance.
The Transportation Secretary noted that prioritizing efficiency is crucial for improving public transport quality.
The new subsidy formula applies to settlements starting in October 2026 and will remain effective until a new procedure is approved.

AI summaries may contain errors.

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The article highlights the key changes in subsidy distribution based on operational indicators, citing technical departments and the Transportation Secretary's perspective.

Original text from El Cronista (in Spanish)

Qué cambia en los subsidios a los colectivos

Un nuevo criterio: cómo funciona cada línea

El Gobierno cambió la forma de calcular y repartir los subsidios que reciben las empresas de colectivos de jurisdicción nacional del AMBA. Son las llamadas compensaciones tarifarias, con las que el Estado cubre parte de los costos reconocidos del sistema mientras los pasajeros pagan el boleto. Esto permite que el boleto cueste menos de lo que sale operar el servicio.

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