Free public transport for commuters to continue

On Tuesday, April 8th, the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility began the sale of free tickets for Renfe trains and state-owned busses for the period of May to June 2025. 

Local commuters can now request passes for Cercanías, Rodalies, and Media Distancia trains, while bus passes will start progressively throughout the month.

The number of minimum trips to be made to receive your deposit has been lowered from 16 to only 8. The government wants to encourage the use of public transportation in the community by reducing the number of trips required for the deposit return from 16 to just 8.

For Cercanías and Rodalies, the passes are valid from May 1 to June 30 with a refundable €10 deposit, provided users complete at least 8 trips. Media Distancia passes, which are valid for a specific route, require a €20 deposit, which is also fully refundable after 8 trips. State-owned bus passes vary by ticket price: €20 for trips up to €5, €35 for €5.01-€13, €50 for €13.01-€25, and €65 for trips over €25, all recoverable with 8 journeys depend upon what route is regularly used.

All passes can be used with discounts available for large families. Residents are encouraged by this plan to benefit from sustainable and cost-free transportation this spring.