How the public transport bonus works and when it will be available

How the public transport bonus works and when it will be available

From September 2022 it will be possible to request the public transport bonus, provided for by the so-called Aid decree. Users will be able to apply for a 60 euro bonus for the purchase of annual or monthly passes for local, regional and interregional public transport. The foreseen financial endowment will be equal to 79 million euros, established through a fund at the Ministry of Labor and Social Policies.

How does the bonus work? Who can claim the bonus? How to claim the bonus? How soon should the bonus be used? How is the bonus used? How does the bonus work? The maximum amount obtainable by each beneficiary is 60 euros, for the purchase of a single ordinary annual, monthly or multi-month subscription, excluding first-class or premium services. The bonus can cover up to 100% of the expense incurred for the subscription.

Who can claim the bonus? Only natural persons who, in the year 2021, have earned an income not exceeding 35 thousand euros gross can apply for the public transport bonus. As for the other bonuses, it should be certified by the Isee, that is, the indicator that represents the economic situation of a family unit - which can also be formed by a single person - at a given time.

How to claim the bonus? The Ministry of Labor and Social Policies will provide an ad hoc platform - accessible at www.bonustrasporti.lavoro.gov.it - ​​through which it will be possible to access via Spid or Cie. Once inside the system, it will be necessary to provide the self-certification of income, the amount of the bonus required for the expected expenditure and the public transport service manager. The bonus can be requested starting from September 2022 and by 31 December 2022.

How soon should the bonus be used? Once obtained, the public transport bonus can only be spent at the public transport service manager indicated in the registration phase and must be used within the month of issue.

How can the bonus be used? To take advantage of the discount, simply present the bonus at the ticket offices of the public transport service operator of reference. It will be the task of the ticket office staff to check the validity of the bonus on the portal of the Ministry of Labor and Social Policies and issue the subscription to the user, discounted by the amount indicated on the bonus.