Electric scooters will be able to access public transport in the ACV

Theban on carrying electric scooters on trains, trams and buses will be lifted as the Basque Country Transport Authority has approvedthe endofthe restrictions    as long as they comply with the regulations in force.

In order to be able to access public transport with these vehicles, they must meet the requirements ofbeing registered in the Register of Light Personal Vehicles, bearing the identification label and having the corresponding certificate of characteristics, as well as the currentcivil liability insurance  . Those who fail to comply with these requirements shall be prohibited from travelling in the same way as in public space.

In this context, the plenary of the Basque CountryTransport Authority, which coordinates the main administrations and public transport operators of the Autonomous Community, has adopted the agreement concerning the use of skateboards in the General Regulation of Collectors, which will enter into force on 22 January.

Public transport cuts continue

The transport authority has opted to maintain the discounts that have been applied since 2022 by 2027, provided that the current discount structure is continued: 50% for young people, free for children under 16 years of age (paid by the Spanish Government) and 40% for all citizens, whose funding is distributed among the institutions: central government (20%), Basque government (10%) and each operator (10%).

After the cancellation ofstate aid , discounts for citizens using Bat, Barik and Mugi cards will be reduced to 20% , and free to 12 years .