Canary Islands Free Public Transportation on La Palma

Overview

On October 20, 2025, the Canary Islands government and the La Palma Insular Council formalized an agreement to offer free public transportation on La Palma throughout 2025. This initiative aims to:

• Promote sustainable mobility
• Reduce costs for residents
• Support social equity, especially in light of ongoing economic challenges linked to recent crises.

Key Features

• The measure provides a 100% discount on various travel passes, including:
  • General
  • Youth
  • Senior
  • Disability cards
• Encourages more residents and visitors to choose public transit over private vehicles.

Funding

• The government will allocate 78 million euros in 2025 to fund this program.
• Additional resources may be available in 2026, depending on cost assessments.

Implementation

• Involves close coordination between the regional government and the insular authority.
• Ensures transportation companies accurately record usage and apply discounts.
• Communications will clearly indicate that this initiative is funded by the Spanish government, with logos and disclaimers included on tickets and signage.

Broader Goals

This move aligns with broader policies to:

• Foster sustainable, accessible, and efficient transportation
• Help reduce traffic and emissions
• Support economic recovery and social inclusion on the island.

Residents can expect continued efforts to make mobility more affordable and environmentally friendly in the coming years.