One of the main measures implemented by the government of Pedro Sánchez to alleviate inflation was the 30% discount on the price of public transport passes. To this was added the reduction that the different regional governments added, and which, until January 2023, has remained at 20% in the Community of Madrid. Now, the government of Isabel Díaz Ayuso has announced that the price of the transport pass in Madrid It will be even cheaper starting in February.
The Community of Madrid will maintain the state bonus of 30% in the price of the transport pass and, in addition, As of February 1, it will begin to bonus an extra 30%. Therefore, users will be able to benefit from a 60% discount, which will mean considerable savings for their pockets. The new rates for the transport pass between February 1 and June 30 are as follows:
- Subscription Child Card: free
- Third Age Subscription: free
- Youth Subscription: 8 euros
- Zone A subscription: 21,80 euros
- Subscription Zone B1: 25,40 euros
- Abono Zona B2: 28,80 euros
- Abono Zona B3 – C1/C2: 32,80 euros
All titles have discounts for large families general category, which have an additional discount of 20%, and special category, with 50%. In the case of people with a disability of more than 65%, it is 20%.
To these rates we must add other measures in relation to transport that the Community of Madrid has taken. From January 1, the subscription is completely free for older than 65 years. In addition, Renfe users can get the new Cercanías, Rodalies and Media Distancia passes also free of charge.
The 4.0 lathes of Metro Madrid
This Wednesday, the Governing Council of the Community of Madrid has approved the supply and installation throughout 2023 of new equipment for lathes 4.0 in 32 stations of the Madrid Metro network, which will mean an investment of 16 million euros.
Las seasons where the smart shades will be installed are: Cuatro Caminos, Santiago Bernabéu, Ciudad Universitaria, Manuel Becerra, Juan de la Cierva, Tres Olivos, El Carrascal, Reyes Católicos, Begoña, Menéndez Pelayo, Ventas, Avenida de América, Méndez Álvaro, San Bernardo, Diego de León, Ibiza, Núñez de Balboa, Porto, Manuel de Falla, Alonso de Mendoza, Los Espartales, Severo Ochoa Hospital, Duke of Pastrana, Alonso Martínez, Conde de Casal, Las Tablas, Montecarmelo, Conservatory, Casa del Clock, Casa de Campo, Getafe Central and Marqués de Valdavia.
The tones have a more intuitive interface and a screen in which they inform users about the validation of the transport document using graphics and text. In addition, they have LED lighting and acoustic warnings on the doors.
