The decision, pensioners free travel in the urban areas of Tirana/ City Council: The price of public transport tickets will not increase
At the last meeting of the Municipal Council of Tirana, the decision "On the determination of public transport fares in the municipality of Tirana, the manner and rules to be followed for their subsidy and compensation" was approved. Starting from the Municipal Council meeting, the price of urban transport tickets in the capital will not increase, as the Municipality of Tirana will subsidize up to 10 lek for each ticket to the capital's public transport operators.
"For the single-use ticket for one trip, for public city transport in paper format with a pre-printed price, the applicable fee is 40 Lek, including VAT. The municipality of Tirana will subsidize public transport operators up to 10 lek for each single-use ticket for one trip, for public transport in paper form, according to the specified conditions", the decision reads.
The criteria that must be met in order to receive the subsidy from the municipality have also been determined. Meanwhile, in relation to season tickets, pensioners and students will travel for free.
It has been approved since January 1, 2025, operators will be compensated 100% in the amount of 1,600 ALL for free subscriptions which will be distributed to pensioners and students.
The criteria that a pensioner must meet to receive a free subscription are provided to be residents of the Municipality of Tirana, retired women who have reached the age of 60 and retired men who have reached the age of 65.
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