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Vigo Freezes Urban Bus Fares for 2026 After Approving Bid for State Aid

The fare decision rests on a new request for direct national funding alongside substantial municipal subsidies.

Overview

  • Mayor Abel Caballero confirmed Vitrasa fares will stay at 2025 levels after the city’s local board approved a formal request for direct transport aid from the Spanish government.
  • The standard single ticket remains €1.63, with PassVigo users paying €0.67 per trip.
  • Per-trip support for PassVigo is set at €0.74 from the city and €0.22 from the central government, on top of the user’s €0.67.
  • Children under 15 and pensioners continue to travel free on Vigo buses in 2026.
  • City Hall projects about 19.6 million trips this year and roughly €14 million in municipal subsidies, while the PP accuses the government of losing a €2 million ministry grant over missed low‑emission zone deadlines and urges implementation in 2026, a claim the mayor counters by faulting the Xunta for not subsidizing the service.