Regional public transport will continue to be free for under-31s until the end of the year.As confirmed by the Generalitat’s acting ‘chairman’, ximo puig, Confirming this Wednesday that the extension of this measure means not only free for young people, but also a 50% general discount for all users in Generalitat agencies: Metrovalencia, the Alicante TramwayCastellón and intercity buses.
Speaking to the media in Orihuela, Puig noted that next Friday, the relevant administrative councils of the Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat and the Valencia Metropolitan Transport Authority will meet, where it will be approved by whom the extension of the previously requested free fare. He will be his successor at the head of Palau, Carlos Mazon, He said who will have the final decision on whether to extend it, but until then he will move forward in negotiations so that the current executive can be ready.
“We will launch the previous documents from Friday so that it continues to be free for those under 30 and Generalitat receives 50% of the aid from the Spanish Government for a discount to the rest of the citizens.” , the current chairman of Consell, said who stated that this extension will be “by the end of the year” and its continuation will depend on the new government.
On Tuesday, Mazón urged Puig to expand this measure as soon as possible “we must provide peace of mind, safety and convenience in public transport for young people and others who have benefited from it to date.” “Government aid has already arrived, you don’t have to wait a minute,” said PPCV leader Puig, 24 hours before taking the glove and announcing the extension of this measure.
measurement from September
Free transportation to young people up to age 30 was one of Puig’s promises at Corts’ last general policy debate at the end of September 2022, and it was launched a month later. The measure was scheduled for the end of January to combat inflation and promote sustainable mobility, but has been extended until the end of July so that the measure could expire next month with full devolution between the outgoing government and the incoming government. That’s why Mazón wanted the expansion done by Puig.
After the first months of the measure, A total of 240,000 children under the age of 30 residing in the Community of Valencia Enjoy one of these free subscriptions available so far: 4 million trips this meant a savings of 2 million euros. These passes can be used on Metrovalencia, TRAM d’Alacant, TRAM de Castelló, Metrobús and EMT transport services.