Quito bus fares to rise 2027: rural +$0.60, urban +$0.05

Quito's municipal transit authority announced fare increases effective 2027: rural/valley bus tickets rise from $1.90 to $2.40, urban from $0.35 to $0.40. The change is a routine cost adjustment, likely tied to inflation or operational costs, with no stated cause in the source. It affects commuters in the valleys and rural parishes, a notable but localized economic impact.