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Gracia slashes transit fares starting September under new council policy
Gracia residents who rely on buses and trams will pay lower annual pass rates from September under the updated fare schedule approved by the city council.
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The Gracia City Council adopted the Revised Local Transport Fare Policy on July 5, which lowers the price of annual passes for buses and trams by 12 percent for all registered residents within municipal boundaries.
The change follows the release of the council's 2026 operating budget, which identified a 3.2 million allocation for public transport subsidies drawn from existing revenue sources rather than new levies.
Daily Effects for Gracia Households
Residents in districts such as Gracia Central and Riverside will see the largest immediate shifts, as these areas account for 65 percent of recorded annual pass holders according to the council's March ridership report. A household with two adults commuting to workplaces near the main station five days a week can expect to reduce yearly transport spending by 240 local units once the new rates apply.
Parents who combine school runs with work trips will also benefit from the adjusted family add-on option, which now caps at a fixed 180 local units instead of scaling with individual tickets. The policy document specifies that eligibility requires proof of address filed with the municipal transport office by August 15.
Next Steps for Implementation
Registration for the revised passes opens on August 1 at the Gracia Transport Authority offices and through the council's online portal. The government projects full rollout by September 1, with printed passes mailed to approved applicants within 10 business days of submission.
Staff at the authority will hold three information sessions in July at community centres to explain application requirements and answer questions on the updated fee tables.