News of public transport

Covid surge: Officials recommend use of face-masks on public transport

11-12-2022 09:04 Rise in coronavirus cases in Buenos Aires City and Province prompts Transport Ministry officials to call on passengers to return to wearing face-masks.

public transport

Public transport fares to increase 40% in December

06-10-2022 00:44 Transport Minister Alexis Guerrera says extent of hike is still being analysed but confirms that fares in Buenos Aires metropolitan area will rise by “an approximate average of 40%” before the end of the year.

Coronavirus pandemic

National government ends mandatory use of Covid-19 facemasks

21-09-2022 11:04 National government ends compulsory use of Covid-19 facemasks in enclosed spaces, schools and public transport; Decision now lies in hands of regional governments.

POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC

Covid tsunami

10-04-2021 08:52 The second wave is here and it already looks challenging. A winter of discontent looms ahead of the midterm elections.

by Martín Gambarotta

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Covid-19 second wave arrives with exhausted economy, citizenry

10-04-2021 07:26 Government introduces new restrictions after surge in infections, hoping to tread thin line between economic pain and healthcare gain.