Andalucia commuters will not face a hike in fares, as subsidies are still available

The Junta will extend its offers on public transport in Andalucia into the New Year.

In 2026, the continuation of this deal will mean that children under 15 will continue to be able to travel for free and that young people aged under 30 will receive 50% off their travel card.

The Junta will fund the remaining 40% of the discount. 

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This decision to provide additional subsidies was made ‘so that public transport continues to be the preferred travel option chosen by the people of Andalucia’, according to Rocio Diaz, the regional minister for public works, regional planning and housing. 

Accessibility to public transport has long been a priority of Juanma Moreno’s regional government: the ‘Consorcio’ travel card offers permanent discounts and the 2022 creation of the Tarjeta Joven de Transporte saw young people receive deals.

Holders of this card can now get a 50% discount if they’re under 30. 

The 40% discount for all other public transport users will apply to multi-trip tickets and season tickets, specifically on the ‘Consorcio’ green card, metro passes and passes offered by intercity operators. 

After proudly announcing the continuation of the discounts Diaz did express her disappointment that the announcement of them was ‘stalled until the very last minute’.

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She is aware that it would have given ‘more peace of mind to users and the regions that are going to apply these tariffs if the information were provided with more advance notice’. 

Placing the blame for the delayed announcement on the national government, Diaz, according to SUR in English, added that it is ‘common practice for the Spanish government to leave everything to the last minute and without providing all the necessary information’.

Travel News by The Olive Press.

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