New Interprovincial Bus Fares Take Effect in Ecuador from August 1, 2026

Ecuadorian travelers using interprovincial and intraprovincial bus services face a 25% fare increase starting August 1, 2026. The National Transit Agency (ANT) approved the new tariff structure through Resolution Nro. 020-DIR-2026-ANT, signed on July 25, 2026. This adjustment replaces the fares that had been regulated since 2021, the last time an official update was made for these transport modes.

The ANT explained that the updated fares are based on a technical analysis of operational costs, which include fluctuations in fuel prices, maintenance, spare parts, and other essential inputs for service operation. This adjustment will remain in effect until the ANT finalizes and implements a definitive methodology for setting interprovincial and intraprovincial transport fares.

Several new fares have been published, including a Quito-Guayaquil route now costing $14.66 (with a preferential rate of $7.33). Other routes seeing price changes include Tulcán-Quito ($8.77), Quito-Cuenca ($17.25), Guayaquil-Cuenca ($11.50), Santo Domingo-Guayaquil ($9.92), Manta-Guayaquil ($7.19), Esmeraldas-Quito ($11.07), and Esmeraldas-Guayaquil ($16.39).

As per existing regulations, seniors, children, and individuals with disabilities will continue to receive a 50% discount on the regular fare. The Directorate of Sectoral Technical Control will conduct checks at bus terminals to ensure operators adhere to the authorized fares. The ANT has warned that companies charging different prices will face penalties.