Buenos Aires Toll Booth Overcharges Users 155,000 Pesos Due to Processing Error

A processing error at an Autopista Riccheri toll booth in Argentina led to an overcharge of 155,882 pesos for some users employing the TelePASE system linked to Mercado Pago. The correct toll for the crossing was 1,548 pesos during non-peak hours.

Corresur, the concessionaire for the highway, attributed the significant overcharge to a "processing error." The company has stated that reimbursements are being processed for those affected. Technical teams are working to identify the root cause of the issue and implement a permanent solution. The company also indicated it would notify users once the reversals have been completed.

The incident occurred as the Autopista Riccheri undergoes a modernization of its toll collection system. Since July 1, cash payments have been discontinued, with a shift towards digital methods. This includes the TelePASE device, which experienced the malfunction when linked to Mercado Pago, and new electronic payment totems that accept debit, credit, and virtual wallet payments via QR codes. Similar modernization efforts are underway at other toll concessions in Buenos Aires.