Since 1 September they started working free subscriptions for frequent commuter and medium distance users, Renfe has published 2.2 million subscriptions free, as reported by the company in a statement. This figure is every three months. Average 30.5% increase in suburban services Compared to 2021, 59.7% across the country and in the medium-haul case, with 6.9 million trips, 2.5 million more.
By core, Madrid grew by 25.7% compared to 2021. Barcelona 28.7% and 38.1% in Valencia. In centers like Seville, Cádiz, Bilbao or San Sebastián, the increase is around 55 percent compared to last year. In Malaga, Asturias or Santander, growth exceeds 60%.
of the total free multiple trip titles The 1.6 million (71%) issued correspond to passes for travel in the different cores of the Cercanías, Rodalies and Cercanías Metric Gauge, while the remaining 627,000 passes (29%) are for Medium Distance journeys. To these multiple trip titlesMore than 71,000 tickets, which do not need to be renewed every month and whose subsidy will continue through 2023, are on sale with a 50% discount from Avant. services High speed medium distance until 31 January 2023.
Designed by the Government to reduce the impact of inflation on citizens’ pockets, these free passes can be purchased at train stations or on the Renfe website. 10 Euro deposit in the case of Cercanías and Rodalíeand 20 euros middle distance. This deposit is refundable if at least 16 trips are made, the full amount is refunded.
In recent months, the fact that many have purchased these tickets without making this minimum number of trips has led the operator to examine the possible withdrawal of the free pass from all users committed to such ‘ghost’ bookings. Go on. sources To manage They also reported that this penalty was added to a more moderate penalty: return 20 Euro deposit that users pay to buy the season ticket, and bring back as long as they do 16 trips The idea is to start implementing this system. penalties at the beginning of the year, but may come before the Christmas season.