From the company Rioja by Bike They stated that given the lack of bus service on Sundays, They will extend their free service so that users can use the bikes and get to the place they want.
Likewise, they recalled that You must previously download the “Rioja en Bici” app and register with all the data. Once you have registered as a user, you must go to a station and scan the QR code to remove the bike.
Finally, it is worth clarifying that This service is suitable for people over 16 years of age, and will be available on Sundays from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. for all enabled users.
Credit lines for tourism launched
The Federal Investment Council (CFI), the Public Guarantee Fund of La Rioja (FOGAPLAR) and Banco Rioja announced the introduction of new lines of promotion aimed at provincial tourism. These initiatives were presented during an event in which the Minister of Tourism and Culture, Gustavo Lunahighlighted its importance in a national context of transformations.
Notably These financing lines proposed by the CFI offer credits with rates subsidized by the provincial government, reaching up to a 50% subsidy and an annual rate of 20% for the beneficiary.. These loans, backed by FOGAPLAR and Banco Rioja, have a maximum limit of up to 120 million pesos and are specifically aimed at the tourism sector. Financing options include the acquisition of solar panels, irrigation systems for agrotourism, lines aimed at female entrepreneurs and a line called “value chain”, which covers accommodation, regional gastronomy, tourism providers, transportation and adventure tourism, among other sectors.
From the Industrial Policies Directorate of the CFI They highlighted that these credits also cover the construction of cabins, furniture, white goods for accommodation and other types of investments.. For its part, the Ministry of Tourism stressed the importance of continuing to work in difficult times and with few public policies at the national level, highlighting tools such as “Movete por La Rioja”, the Observatory and the Strategic Tourism Plan, as well as this Tourism Plan. Development supported by FOGAPLAR and CFI to support the tourism sector.
Besides, Through the tourist benefits program “Movete por La Rioja”, the Government’s Tourism Secretariat reached an agreement with the companies General Urquiza, Nueva Chevallier and Flecha Bus to offer discounts of up to 50% on long-distance bus tickets to The Rioja. This promotion will be valid during June 2024 and applies to round-trip tickets with a closed date.
