Similarly, the Álava General Assemblies yesterday approved a motion tabled by Elkarrekin Araba demanding that the Álava Provincial Council take measures to promote free buses for children under 12 years old.
The Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa studies extending to 12 years free public transport by 2025, in line with the objective announced by Minister of Sustainable Mobility, Susana García, during her appearance in the Basque Parliament to explain the challenges of this department for this legislature. Currently it is free up to 6 years old.
In yesterday’s presentation of Lurraldebus’ balance sheet this summer, the Deputy for Mobility, Tourism and Territorial Planning said: Azahara Dominguezalso assured that they hope to continue the policy of public transport discounts next year. The discount of 50% on public transport financed by the government of Spain (30%) and by Basque institutions (20%), they will in principle expire on December 31. Domínguez explained that even if the Spanish government decides to withdraw the 50% bonuses, the Provincial Council will maintain the 20% reduction. “If the government of Spain decides not to continue this legal protection, governments should examine how to maintain that 20%,” he added.
So is the General meetings of Álava Yesterday, they approved a motion by Elkarrekin Araba demanding that the Alava Provincial Council take measures to promote free buses for children under 12 years old. The proposal was passed with votes in favor of the opposition groups – EH Bildu, PP and Elkarrekin Araba –.
The Basque government will promote free public transport for children under the age of twelve in the coming year, a proposal that has already been officially submitted to the Euskadi Transport Authority, in order to “promote the habit of transport among minors and financially help families in financial difficulties. ” children. This was announced last September, Monday, by the Minister of Sustainable Mobility in the parliamentary committee, where she also pointed out that the interoperability process of the Bat, Barik and Mugi cards will reach its culmination next year and that they will all be on can be used by any audience. transport independently of the territory.
Source: EITB
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