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UBA study reveals 40% drop in AMBA buses
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A report from the UBA's Interdisciplinary Institute of Political Economy (IIEP) shows that bus services in the AMBA dropped up to 40% on interjurisdictional lines due to fuel price surges from the war in Iran and outdated subsidies. The operational fleet is 12% smaller than in 2019. If costs are passed to users, fares could rise another 16%.
Bus companies in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA) declared an emergency over a $128 billion state debt and rising diesel prices. They threatened deeper frequency cuts, especially at night, if no deal is reached by Thursday, April 30. Services have already dropped up to 40%, per a UBA report.
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Bus companies in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA) announced service frequency cuts starting Wednesday, April 1. The move follows a 25% diesel price increase in March. They cite a lack of official response despite prior complaints.
A severe storm surprised the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA) on December 23, 2025, with heavy rains, hail, and winds causing flooding on streets and highways. Two people were trapped in their cars on the Panamericana and had to be rescued, while the Unicenter shopping center experienced water leaks. The National Meteorological Service issued a yellow alert for the adverse conditions.
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Power outages affected more than 7000 users in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area minutes before 10 p.m. on Friday. Edesur's concession area was the hardest hit, with low voltage reports linked to heat and maintenance works. Storms are expected to arrive earlier than anticipated on Saturday, December 13, in the region, according to the National Meteorological Service.