Canary Islands passengers could lose free buses and trams in January after Spain’s snap election
Bus and tram passengers across the Canary Islands have travelled for free since 2023, but nobody can yet say whether […]
Free bus and tram travel in the Canary Islands is set to end on New Year's Day after Spain's snap general election disrupted funding for the scheme. The travel allowance, introduced in January 2023, has been a popular free service for regular passengers, with bus journeys in the Canary Islands increasing by 44% in 2023 compared to 2022.
The extension for 2027 that the regional government was relying on has not been signed, leaving the funding uncertain. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called for a general election on November 29, which has thrown the funding timetable off course. Officials predict the extension that costs over €160 million will not be approved in time for the new year.
Free travel could either return with discounts for certain groups or be replaced by standard fares, leaving the fate of the popular Canary Islands travel scheme uncertain.
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