Integrated Transit Fare Launches in Santo Domingo at RD$35

A single fare of RD$35 now allows passengers in Greater Santo Domingo to combine trips on the Metro, Teleférico, and OMSA buses within 90 minutes, a long-awaited integration of the city's public transport payment system. The new tariff, effective July 11, 2026, is part of a broader reform pushed by President Luis Abinader's administration to simplify transfers and reduce commuting costs Source: listindiario.

What's included

The integrated fare covers the Metro de Santo Domingo, the Teleférico cable cars, OMSA buses, and four reformed bus corridors (Núñez de Cáceres, Winston Churchill, Charles de Gaulle, and Independencia). Passengers use a rechargeable Metro card, the SD GO app, or bank cards to pay. The fare allows up to two transfers within 90 minutes from first validation Source: hoydo.

Estimated savings

According to a study by the international firm Systra, users previously spent RD$55 to RD$65 per trip, sometimes up to RD$100. The new RD$35 flat fare represents an average saving of 40% for the more than 400,000 daily Metro and Teleférico users Source: eldiado.

A key condition

A field test by Diario Libre revealed a crucial operational detail: the journey must begin on a bus for the integrated fare to apply without extra charges. If a passenger starts on the Metro, boarding a bus later may trigger a second payment. The condition was not clearly stated in official announcements, though authorities have begun an orientation campaign Source: diariolibree.

The pilot phase will assess the system's effectiveness. Old Metro-only fares (RD$20) and multi-ride passes remain available for single-mode trips Source: infobae.