October 4, 2026 — Update to our October 3 story. The 48-hour transport stoppage planned for Santa Cruz on Monday and Tuesday, October 5–6, is suspended. Drivers’ unions put it on hold at an assembly on Saturday but threatened an indefinite strike if national officials do not come to negotiate.
What changed
- Status: suspended, not settled. The unions declared a recess and remain in a “state of emergency”.
- Service: city micros and other units are due to run normally on October 5 and 6.
- The demand: drivers want national authorities to come to Santa Cruz to discuss the removal of the diesel subsidy. They turned down an invitation to talks in La Paz.
- The threat: an indefinite strike if that does not happen. No date is set (TBA). El Diario reports the government has about a week before new measures are considered.
- Fares: the city council approved a transitional adult fare of Bs 3.50, up from Bs 3.
What it means for airline travelers
- October 5–6: ground transport to and from Viru Viru airport should run normally.
- Next week: watch for a new strike call from about October 12. An indefinite stoppage would leave few ways to reach the airport.
- If a strike is called: arrange your airport transfer through your hotel and leave early. Standby travelers should avoid tight same-day connections.
Sources
- El Deber — Transportistas suspenden el paro de 48 horas
- El Día — Choferes de Santa Cruz se declaran en emergencia, pero suspenden paro
- El Diario — Transportistas suspenden paro y presionan al Concejo
- Montero Noticias — Transporte urbano de Santa Cruz suspende paro de 48 horas
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