Big boost for commuters as Valencia extends travel discounts

Thousands of public transport users across the Valencian Community will continue to benefit from reduced fares after the regional government confirmed that current discounts will remain in place until December 31, 2026.

The extension, approved by the Valencian government (the Consell), means discounted travel on regional public transport networks including TRAM d’Alacant, Metrovalencia, the Alicante Metropolitan Transport (TAM) system and Castellón’s metropolitan services. The existing measures had been due to expire on June 30.

What discounts will continue?

The package keeps several key reductions designed to make public transport more affordable for families and regular commuters.

Children aged up to and including 14 will continue to travel free of charge, while young people under 31 will still receive a 50 per cent discount on eligible travel passes.

Regular users will also benefit from at least a 40 per cent reduction on season tickets and multi-trip passes. The Generalitat says it will continue contributing an additional 20 per cent towards the discount alongside funding provided by the Spanish government.

Sustainable travel remains the goal

Regional officials say the extension is intended to encourage more people to choose public transport while helping households cope with everyday travel costs.

The discounts apply across the Valencian Community’s main regional transport systems, including TRAM d’Alacant, Metrovalencia, TAM in Alicante and metropolitan transport services in Castellón.

Residents of municipalities affected by the devastating October 2024 DANA floods will also continue to receive free public transport passes until the end of 2026 under the existing support scheme. However, the reductions do not apply to Renfe Cercanías tickets that include Zone D.

Relief for regular commuters

The extension offers welcome certainty for commuters, students and families who rely on public transport every day, ensuring fares remain significantly lower for another six months.

The measure forms part of a wider package of transport support being maintained across Spain during 2026 as governments continue efforts to promote sustainable mobility while easing the financial pressure of daily travel.