Council of Ministers approves decree allocating 47.5 million euros for public transport in the Canary Islands in 2026

The Council of Ministers approved a decree allocating 47.5 million euros for public transport in the Canary Islands in 2026. The amount is identical to that of 2025.

The Council of Ministers approved the Real Decreto on Tuesday. It allocates 47.5 million euros for public transport in the Canary Islands in 2026. The amount is identical to that of 2025. The decree provides for the direct award of subsidies to fund public transport in various regions, including the Canary Islands.

The State will transfer 47.5 million euros to the Regional Government of the Canary Islands. This funding supports free public transport on the archipelago in 2026. The amount is the same as that approved for the previous year. This is according to information from the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility.

In addition to transport in the Canary Islands, the Real Decreto allocates funds for the Madrid Regional Transport Consortium. It also funds the Barcelona Metropolitan Transport Authority and the Valencia Metropolitan Transport Authority.

The Ministry stated that regular passenger transport in these metropolitan or island areas is characterized by a significant covered population. It involves a high intensity of movement. It involves the participation of multiple administrations in management. Its operation affects general economic activity and various sectors.