Overview

• ARCA presented a 50-measure roadmap on May 5, 2025, aimed at improving rural mobility across Catalonia.
• Key proposals include opening school buses to all users, expanding the T-16 transport pass province-wide, and introducing ride-sharing platforms.
• Catalonia currently operates 250 demand-responsive transport services, supported by €1.3 million in funding, but low public awareness limits their usage.
• Innovative mobility solutions, such as Vallirana's collective taxi model and Segarra's €0.50 school-bus conversion, have demonstrated success in addressing rural transport challenges.
• Environmental initiatives like Garrotxa's 'Rumbus' eco-bus have reduced private vehicle use in protected areas, highlighting the potential for sustainable rural transit.