Spain: The socialist-led government of Spain will introduce a nationwide public transport pass allowing unlimited travel across the country by bus and train for a flat monthly fee of €60, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Monday.
The new pass is set to take effect in the second half of January and is designed to reshape how people use public transportation. A discounted version costing €30 a month will be available for those under the age of 26.
Under the scheme, passengers will be able to travel on middle-distance and suburban rail services, as well as national bus routes, offering a single, simplified ticket for journeys across Spain. While the full cost of the programme has not yet been made public, the government says it will significantly reduce travel expenses for millions of people.
Sánchez said the initiative would help many workers cut their monthly commuting costs by up to 60 percent, easing financial pressure on households and making daily travel more affordable. Around two million people are expected to benefit directly from the measure.
The announcement comes at a politically sensitive time for Sánchez’s minority coalition government, which has been facing mounting pressure over corruption and sexual harassment allegations involving figures linked to his party and administration. Opposition parties have renewed calls for an early general election, arguing the government has lost public confidence.
Garantizar la movilidad asequible es avanzar.
Antes de fin de año aprobaremos una extensión de ayudas al transporte con un ABONO ÚNICO para todo el país.
Trenes de Media Distancia y Cercanías y autobuses estatales por 60€ al mes para adultos y 30€ para menores de 26 años. pic.twitter.com/upjTrJefl8
— Pedro Sánchez (@sanchezcastejon) December 15, 2025
Despite the criticism, Sánchez has insisted he will continue to govern and lead the country through to the end of the current legislative term in 2027. He has defended his government’s record, pointing to economic growth and social policies aimed at improving everyday life.
The Spanish transport pass follows a similar move by Germany, which introduced a nationwide monthly ticket in 2023 covering regional trains, buses, trams, and metro systems.
Alongside the transport announcement, Sánchez addressed the recent allegations facing his party, saying authorities had responded firmly to any claims of wrongdoing. He reiterated his government’s commitment to tackling corruption and upholding policies against sexual abuse and harassment.
Calls for early elections were echoed over the weekend by Spain’s Catholic bishops, but Sánchez dismissed the intervention, stressing the separation between church and democratic politics. The new transport pass is expected to be one of the most significant public mobility reforms in Spain in recent years, with the government betting it will ease living costs while encouraging a shift away from car travel.
