Among the measures approved by the Government through the Royal Decree to deal with the economic consequences of the war in Ukraine extension of aid until 31 December public transportexpired on 30 June.
Specifically, it extends discount on the price of transit and multi-trip tickets public transport (the Renfe commuter and medium distance discount has already been extended throughout the year).
The state will continue to subsidize 30 percent public transport of other administrations, autonomous communities and local units, as long as they commit to increase this discount up to 50%. According to first vice president Nadia Calviño, the aim is to alleviate the financial situation of families and promote sustainable transportation.
The state allocates a maximum of 380 million to cover the discount price of season tickets and multi-trip tickets. According to the Government, the rest of the Administrations are “a From 1 July to 31 December at least 20% discount“this year.
The Executive notes that the regulation includes measures so that the relevant amounts that do not qualify for the deduction can be refunded or compensated, for example, if their actual application occurs after 1 July.
This aid package continuity to direct subsidies Approved for the first term resulting in more than 325 million grants, except for the Canary Islands and Balearic Islands, which have a specific aid mechanism.
There, public ground public transport is free for regular passengers this year.
Source: Informacion
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