The TransMilenio fare could rise to an unexpected rate that worries the economy of Bogota residents.
If you are a regular user of TransMilenioyou are probably already thinking about how much the fare increase will be for 2026? With the minimum wage increasing by 23%, it is speculated that the ticket could rise to $3,550. The Bogotá Mayor’s Office published a draft decree that proposes this new value for the Integrated Public Transport System (SITP)which includes TransMilenio, TransMiCable and TransMiZonal. This possible increase has aroused diverse opinions and catches alarms in users’ pockets.
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When does the TransMilenio fare go up?
The draft decree that proposes bringing the fare to $3,550 was published by the District on December 31, 2025right at the end of the year. Since that publication, The document was left open for comments from citizens for a few days, until its possible final signature by the mayor of Bogotá and mobility authorities.
Although it is not yet a figure official and definitivethe draft indicates that if there are no substantive objections and the decree is signed during the first days of January 2026lThe rate would come into effect in mid-January 2026.
Why is the fare on TransMilenio increasing?
The main reason for the adjustment proposed by the Mayor’s Office is associated with the minimum wage increase decreed by the national government, which was 23% by 2026. This increase directly influences the TransMilenio operating costs, since an important part of the system’s expenditure falls on the payment of salaries, social benefits and contributions related to the minimum wage, as well as other costs such as fuel and maintenance.
Initially, the local administration had calculated a smaller increase, around $250but the new calculations carried out by the Undersecretary of Mobility Policy and the system technicians led to increasing the proposal to $350 more than the previous rate, leaving the full rate at $3,550.
The authorities have defended this adjustment as necessary to keep the system operational without affecting its financial sustainability in a context of inflation and higher costs.
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What remains and what changes with the increase of TransMilenio?
Although the possible increase sounds strong, not everything changes. Several system measures and benefits are designed to protect certain users:
-TransMiPassthe monthly fare package, will continue to work and allows you to save if you frequently use the system, although it does not cover transfers beyond its normal conditions.
-Free transfers: Up to 125 minutes between trunk and zonal routes remain in force.
-Tariff supports for older people, people with disabilities or groups in specific socioeconomic conditions are also maintained.
Of course, the simple fact that the passage can be raised implies that many users will feel the fit in their pocketespecially if it is your main means of transportation in the city.
