Bogotá is preparing for a new adjustment in the public transportation rate for 2026. The District Administration left in the comments phase a draft decree that establishes the value of the fare for the Integrated Public Transportation System (SITP) at $3,550, a figure that would apply to trunk, zone and cable services once the administrative act comes into effect.
The regulatory draft was published on December 31, 2025 and proposes an increase of $350 compared to the rate that governed during 2025. This adjustment exceeds the increase initially planned by the Bogotá Council, which had approved an increase of $250 under an economic scenario different from the one that was finally presented at the end of the year.
According to the Mayor’s Office, the modification of the value responds mainly to the impact of the 23% increase in the minimum wage decreed by the national government, a variable that directly affects the cost structure of the transportation system. Added to this factor are other macroeconomic elements such as inflation, the behavior of fuels, price indices and expenses associated with the operation and maintenance of the SITP.
The official document explicitly establishes the new fare cap and unifies the value of the fare for the trunk and zone components, which include urban, complementary and special services. According to district calculations, the adjustment would cover additional financial needs estimated for 2026, derived mainly from the increase in labor and operating costs.
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Despite the increase, the draft decree maintains key benefits for users. Among them, the continuity of the transfer scheme, which allows up to two route changes to be made at no additional cost within a period of 125 minutes, counted from the validation of the complete ticket. This measure seeks to facilitate the travel of those who must combine several routes to reach their destination.
Likewise, the TransMiPass monthly pass system would be maintained, which offers 65 validations for a value of $160,000. The recharge will be valid for one month from its first use and, once that period has expired, it will expire without the possibility of refund.
The draft decree will remain open for citizen observations until January 7, 2026. For the new rate to come into effect, the document must be signed by the mayor of Bogotá, Carlos Fernando Galán, the District Mobility Secretariat and the management of TransMilenio.
While the administrative process progresses, the announcement is already generating expectations among the millions of users who depend on public transportation daily and who will have to adjust their expenses in light of the new fare scenario for next year.