On some intercity urban bus routes fare reductions of RD$10 and RD$25 have been made, in compliance with agreements reached with the Technical Office of Ground Transportation (OTTT), as reported in Diario Libre.
Diario Libre reporters found RD$25 had been cut in the fare between Santo Domingo and Higuey, for instance. Passengers now can pay RD$250 instead of RD$275.
Apolinar Tolentino, a driver who carries passengers to La Romana feels that the government should continue lowering the price of fuel. He said then the transporters would reduce fares even more. One of his passengers, Orlando Payan, commented: “With the cost the fuels have on the international market, a more substantial reduction should be made for the clients. Ten pesos is very little.”
A trip between Santo Domingo and Nagua costed RD$300, and now is RD$290. From Santo Domingo to Santiago, the cost is now RD$240 instead of RD$250. The trip between Santo Domingo and La Vega costs RD$190, when it previously was RD$190.