Hubieres keeps threatening

[NewsWhore]

FENATRANO transport union leader Juan Hubieres said that if the government removes the fuel subsidies on public transport fares, prices would go up accordingly. Hubieres said that next week fares would go up to RD$35 per ride and in the coming weeks, without the fuel subsidy, prices would be adjusted according to the price of fuel. Yesterday, passengers were surprised by increases of RD$3 to RD$20, depending on the route. CNTU leader Ramon Perez Figuereo said that his union would keep prices at the same level until he meets with government officials. Land Transport Office (OTTT) director Franklin Beltre ordered the unions to keep prices at the current level and added that a meeting with union leaders and Transport Reorganization Office (OPRET) director Diandino Pena is scheduled for next week. Hoy writes that the government will propose a set of compensatory measures next week as a way to appease the transport sector once again. According to El Caribe, passengers spend 40% of salaries on public transport.
In related news, Metro Tours and Transporte Vegano have announced that they will also increase fares by RD$30 and RD$10 per route. Caribe Tours, Transporte Espinal and Terra Bus will keep fares stable for now.

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