On 23 January 2025, the Congress of Deputies repealed the decree extending public transport subsidies, which initially caused concern among users due to the elimination of the discounts in force since 2022. However, on 28 January 2025, the Council of Ministers approved a new Royal Decree-Law which reintroduces and extends this aid until 30 June 2025.
During this period, Renfe's free Renfe season tickets for Cercanías, Rodalies and conventional Media Distancia, as well as state bus lines, remain in force. In addition, the government maintains direct aid to autonomous communities and local entities to guarantee discounts of at least 50% on the price of season tickets and multi-journey tickets for urban and metropolitan public transport.
From 1 July 2025, the government will implement a new system of discounts and bonuses that will include:
A monthly pass of 20 euros for all the zones of each Cercanías hub, interoperable between different hubs.
Free public transport for children under 15 years of age.
Special discounts for young people.
Reduced rates for recurring users.
New aid to promote the use of bicycles as a means of daily transport.
These changes benefit millions of citizens, especially workers and students who rely on public transport for their daily commute. However, uncertainty about the specific conditions that will apply after June 2025 and possible variability in regional subsidies may cause concern for users and businesses.
Against this background, the Edenred Transport Ticket remains a key solution to complement government subsidies and ensure long-term savings in public transport. This tool allows companies to offer benefits to their employees by:
The Transport Ticket not only enables significant savings, but also contributes to sustainable mobility and employee satisfaction.
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