Overview
- The flat‑rate pass costs €60 a month for adults and €30 for under‑26s and will cover Renfe Cercanías, Media Distancia and state‑run intercity buses, excluding AVE and other long‑distance trains.
- The government says existing fare discounts will continue through 2026, so the new pass will operate alongside current subsidy schemes.
- Regional integration will come later by agreement with each authority, with Catalonia confirming a 50% discount for its own passes in 2026 and describing the national pass as compatible.
- The Community of Madrid criticizes the plan as improvised, warns of encroachment on regional powers and possible fare increases for some users, and awaits the decree’s details.
- Officials estimate around two million users could benefit, while the Basque Government flags technological, legal and financial hurdles for implementation under a multi‑operator system.