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Madrid Freezes 2026 Public-Transport Fares as Spain Extends Subsidies

Central funding of 20% for passes shifts discretion over extra discounts to regional authorities.

Overview

  • Madrid’s Transport Consortium approved keeping 2025 prices and extraordinary discounts in place from January 1, 2026.
  • The decision, chaired by regional official Miguel Ángel García Martín, covers Metro, urban and interurban buses, and Metro Ligero.
  • Free travel continues for under‑14s and over‑65s, with key fares maintained such as the youth pass at €10 and Zone A at €32.70 per month.
  • Renfe opened renewals for free Cantabria Cercanías passes valid January 1–April 30, 2026, requiring a €10 deposit refunded after at least 16 trips.
  • Nationwide discounts on Cercanías, medium and long‑distance trains and state‑run buses continue, with a new €60 monthly single pass available.