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La Paz bus fare rises to 16 pesos; El Centenario–Chametla route to 18

The city council unanimously approved the new fares; students, seniors and people with disabilities keep their 50% discount.

By Miguel Díaz Miró · Responsible editor ·
Public transit in La Paz, Baja California Sur

Urban and collective public transit fares in La Paz, including the Tiburón Urbano, are now 16 pesos per ride, while the suburban El Centenario–Chametla route will cost 18 pesos. The XVIII City Council approved the change unanimously in an ordinary session on October 6, 2026.

Why fares are going up

According to the city government, the adjustment responds to higher costs for fuel, maintenance, spare parts, tires, insurance, wages and operating supplies.

The municipal bulletin does not specify the exact date the new fare takes effect, so riders should confirm with each route's operator.

Reduced fare stays

Students, seniors and people with disabilities will keep paying 50% of the general fare. Under the new rates, that works out to 8 pesos on urban and collective routes and 9 pesos on the El Centenario–Chametla route.

Riders usually need to show a valid ID when boarding to get the discount: a student card, an INAPAM senior card or a disability ID.

Requirements for operators

In exchange for the increase, the council set conditions for transit concession holders:

  • Gradually introduce electronic card payment.
  • Comply with established routes, schedules, frequencies and service intervals.
  • Keep service regular, continuous, safe and efficient.
  • Progressively renew the vehicle fleet.

What it means for daily riders

Someone taking two urban rides every weekday will spend 160 pesos a week. A commuter traveling round trip between El Centenario or Chametla and the city will spend 180 pesos per work week.

Riders who find a bus not honoring the reduced fare, skipping its route or operating unsafely can report it to the La Paz city government, the authority that set the operators' obligations.

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