Public transport subsidies in Catalonia are expected to remain unchanged in 2025, despite earlier predictions of discounted ticket scrapping. However, the decision requires Spanish government approval, and uncertainty remains.
While subsidies may be extended, changes are likely in 2026. Paneque suggested a shift in focus to vulnerable groups, especially young people.
Introduced in 2022 to mitigate the economic challenges of the post-Covid-19 crisis and inflation exacerbated by the Ukraine war, the discounts offered a 50% discount on integrated transport cards for frequent metro and bus users. These cards include the T-Jove for under-30s and the T-Usual for others.
The discounts are funded jointly by the Spanish government (30%) and regional authorities (20%). Additionally, Rodalies train users in Catalonia can travel for free by paying a refundable €10 deposit after completing 16 trips.
