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Madrid Extends 2026 Public Transport Fare Discounts, Keeping Prices Unchanged

Central government will cover 20% of transport passes in 2026 without requiring regional matching, clarifying the financing of Madrid’s extended discounts.

Overview

  • The Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid approved the extension on December 29 in a meeting chaired by regional official Miguel Ángel García Martín.
  • The decision keeps in place the extraordinary subsidies introduced on July 1, 2025 across Metro, urban and interurban buses, and Metro Ligero.
  • About six million users will continue under the same conditions from January 1, with free travel for children under 14 and for people aged 65 and over.
  • Key 2026 prices include the youth pass (up to 26) at €10 per month, the Zone A pass at €32.70, and the 10-trip Zone A ticket at €7.30.
  • The national 2026 scheme finances 20% of passes and multi-trip tickets and removes the previous requirement for communities and municipalities to provide a matching 20%.