Increase rate of passages in Santiago

Drivers of urban public transport in Santiago had the days 22 and 23 of this month an increase of 5 and 10 pesos to the passage, prompting protests from users.

Many of the passengers flatly refused to pay the increase, claiming that 20 pesos it is difficult to get them to transport and 25 and 30 is difficult much more.

Drivers of different routes from three days ago placed on the front glass of their vehicles a sign that advertised the upward.

Carriers consulted said that they previously increased the passage on 23 and 24 December, as a way to also receive his Paschal, royalty but on Christmas Eve people hardly get into the street and the few people that make it is within hours of the morning.

The President of the national transport workers, John Marte, said that from the beginning opposed the increase, but indicated that also users should understand u000athe reality. The moniker indicated that they do not charge double salary and need of dinner with their families and solve some commitments, which means as fair passenger gratifiquen them with five weights.

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