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Spain’s Regions Finalize July 1 Transit Reforms With Fare Hikes and Youth Perks

Local authorities offset lower state subsidies with fare hikes, expanded youth exemptions, modernized ticketing.

Overview

  • State subsidies for multitrip tickets fall from 30% to 20% on July 1; Murcia hikes fares by 20% while Valladolid raises multiride ticket costs to offset reduced aid.
  • A Coruña boosts general urban bus fares by 10% and extends free travel to children under 14.
  • Asturias applies full fare waivers to passengers under 15 across its entire road public transport network.
  • Valencia’s EMT rolls out 40% discounts on multiride tickets and a 50% EMT Jove pass for under-30s, and Santiago de Compostela introduces free infant passes plus half-price fares for 15- to 17-year-olds.
  • Sanxenxo will operate two circular bus lines from July 1 to August 31 under Galicia’s metropolitan fare system, and Madrid’s interurban buses will accept bank card payments with simplified two-tier single-ticket pricing.