In a recent announcement, it was revealed that seven bus lines in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA) will halt their night services following a warning from the United Transportation Union (UTA) about a potential strike on February 11. The bus lines affected, operated by Misión Buenos Aires and Rosario Guaraní, will cease operations after 10 PM, which poses significant inconvenience for thousands of commuters who rely on these services.

These lines, which include numbers 61, 62, 114, 129, 143, 145, and 197, will have varied end times for their services. Specifically, lines 61, 62, 114, and 143 servicing the northern route will conclude between 11 PM and midnight, while those heading south will wrap up an hour later, approximately at 1 AM. This alteration in service applies to buses currently offering late-night options and is a substantial operational change in an area where public transportation is vital.

The implications of this cut in service timing are significant, particularly amidst ongoing discussions of a labor strike, which could effectively paralyze transport in the region. With many users depending on these bus lines for their nighttime commutes, their termination could lead to chaos in transportation accessibility, impacting late-night workers or those accessing services that only operate after hours. It is essential for authorities to address these changes and consider the transportation needs of the population adequately.