The use of public transportation in Peru is chaotic for its citizens, as they have to endure the stressful traffic during their commute within Lima Metropolitana. In addition to this, the cost of fares has increased due to COVID-19.
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Before the pandemic reached our country, with the popular 'china' people could travel regular distances, however, in 2023 this is no longer possible. That's why in this article we want to share the surprising data that will reveal how much money is spent on urban transportation on a daily basis.
The alternatives to move around the city are diverse, from well-known companies like 'Los Chinos', but there are also the services of Metropolitano, Metro de Lima, corridors, and even informal transportation, the colectivos, which for many people represent insecurity.
How much money is spent on transportation?
Let's imagine that a person earns the minimum wage, which is equivalent to 1,025 soles. They would really need to adjust some accounts, since the average amount of money spent on daily commuting is between 12 and 20 soles depending on the distance traveled.
Furthermore, Luis Quispe Candia, president of the NGO Luz Ámbar, pointed out that, "From 2010 until now, it is estimated that fares have doubled in Lima. While in the capital and also in the interior of the country, transportation has deteriorated due to the responsibility of our authorities and the operators themselves. Limeños spend more than two and a half hours in traffic congestion".
Peruvians complain about the price of fares
On the other hand, the program 'Arriba mi gente' conducted a report where they found out what the opinion of the users is who travel approximately two hours daily to reach their destinations.
Many of them point out that the price they pay is not worth the service they receive, and they also mention that costs continue to rise but salaries remain the same.
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