After years of price freezes, the next Monday, January 15, 2024 will rise public transport fares in the area of Barcelona. Therefore, this weekend is the final stretch to purchase tickets before the increase. The countdown will end at 11:59 p.m. this Sunday, January 14, 2024.
Since the Autoritat del Transport Metropolità (ATM) announced that new rates will be applied to public transport in the Barcelona area with a 6.25% increase of their amounts, the most forward-thinking users have created significant queues in front of the vending machines at some train stations and metro of the Catalan capital to take advantage of the current rates and save a few euros. A ‘picaresque‘ which was not necessary for a few years, given that the prices of transport tickets have remained stable for a good season.
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The temptation to stockpile, however, must take into account expiration. Whoever acquires a transport ticket before the 15th can use it Until April 30date on which it will expire even if it has not been released. The T-16 and the T-Verdafor their part, have specific expiration dates for each user.
Despite the price increase, the most popular cards, such as the T-Usual and the T-Jovethey will maintain the 50% subsidy in the Barcelona area. Likewise, those who depend on trains Rodalies can continue to benefit from the free service for recurring travelers throughout Catalonia.