The Peruvian Association of Consumers and Users (Aspect) has warned that, during the Fiestas Patrias, the prices of interprovincial land transport tickets could triple, as has happened in previous years due to the free market legislation in force in Peru.
This price behavior is already being seen in some places. For example, travelers have noticed a significant increase in prices of land tickets at the Yerbateros terminal, located in the district of San Luis. According to what users mentioned, the costs have tripled compared to last week. This situation is repeated in other points of Lima as the holidays approach. July 28th and 29th.
What does Aspec say about the increase in ticket prices for Fiestas Patrias?
Crisólogo Cáceres, president of the Peruvian Association of Consumers and Users (Aspect), recalled that this increase in prices of land transport tickets has already occurred on more than one occasion.
“They have doubled more than once ticket pricesthey have even tripled on the date of departure, that usually happens,” he told Andina. He also pointed out that it is difficult to monitor prices because they do not increase daily, but rather every hour.
“Although at the end of National Holidays “We may have a more precise estimate. We do not have a report, but this is absolutely variable and capricious, it depends on the will of the transporters,” he added.
Recommendations from Aspec if you want to travel during Fiestas Patrias
The president of Aspec advised consumers to buy their tickets well in advance, since, as the departure date approaches, Rates are increasing“The consumer has the right to information, the price of the ticket has to be indicated in a specific manner at the company’s customer service desk,” he said.
“If you go to a terminal, the cost of the ticket should be displayed on the service desk screen, and if the company has social media or a website, the price of the ticket should also be there,” he added.
What is the situation at various terminals in Peru?
At the Plaza Norte bus terminal, some users have reported that prices are increasing considerably, especially towards the so-called ‘norte chico’, which includes places like Huacho, Huaral, Casma and other nearby towns.
A similar situation has been observed in the interior of the country, in regions such as Arequipa and Cusco, where the cost of tickets has risen from S/30 to S/50. In addition, people are unhappy because several companies, alleging a lack of availability of tickets, are trying to sell the supposed last tickets at exorbitant prices.
4.5 million Peruvians will travel for Fiestas Patrias
A notable increase in travel within Peru is anticipated for 2024 during the week of National Holidayswith around 4.5 million passengers travelling across the country. According to a recent report by transport company redBus, this figure represents an increase of 20% compared to the previous year.
Source: Larepublica
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