Peru subsidizes fuel costs for mototaxi drivers
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The Peruvian government began allowing over 53,000 mototaxi drivers in Loreto, Ucayali, and Madre de Dios to register their gasoline or gasohol purchases to receive a monthly subsidy of up to 100 Soles (approximately US$27).
The Ministry of Economy and Finance created a web platform, https://mototaxi.mef.gob.pe/, for drivers to submit their information and fuel purchase receipts digitally, without needing to create an account.
The subsidy provides 4 Soles for each gallon of fuel purchased, up to a monthly limit of 100 Soles, and will be available for three months, potentially giving drivers up to 300 Soles total. This support targets drivers of L5 category vehicles, mototaxis, and allows up to two drivers to register per vehicle.
Arturo Ruiz, Director of Transport Policies and Norms at the Ministry of Transport and Communications, stated that approximately 53,300 drivers are expected to qualify if they meet the requirements. To qualify, drivers must have a valid national ID, a current Class B, Category II-C driver’s license, a registered mototaxi, and valid vehicle insurance or a current certificate from an authorized inspection center.
Drivers must make their fuel purchases in the Loreto, Ucayali, or Madre de Dios regions at stations registered with Osinergmin, Peru’s energy and mining regulator, and retain proof of purchase. The Ministry of Economy and Finance will verify purchases with the Sunat tax authority before depositing the subsidy directly into the driver’s account through the Banco de la Nación.
