Bragança makes public transport free throughout the county

The public transport network of Bragança becomes free throughout the county from December for residents with the Munícipe Card, today announced the City Hall.

Since the pandemic the Urban Transport Service of Bragança (STUB), managed by the municipality, is free. A measure that was still taken in the previous executive, at the time led by the PSD.

However, the STUB only circulates in the city of Bragança and in some villages, covering only 20 of the 39 parishes of the municipality.

The municipality of Bragança, now PS, decided to extend the gratuity of public transport to the entire municipality, that is, it will also be free to travel on the 12 lines that are provided by two private companies, covering 44 localities of 19 parishes.

“It was an injustice that had been on the ground for many years. Those who lived in a locality served by STUB traveled free of charge, but those who lived or intended to go to locations served by Rodonorte or Inter2000 carriers continued to pay tickets. This made no sense, because (...) it was an injustice in access to public transport service ", said to Lusa the mayor, Isabel Ferreira.

In order to have access to free, the residents of the municipality will have to have with them the Munícipe Card, which can be done online, on the ‘site’ of the chamber, or in person, and it is also free and has the validity of five years.

“ From December 1, all municipalities only have to present the Card of the Munícipe and can already travel free of charge throughout the public transport network within the municipality ", he said.

According to the mayor, the investment will vary depending on the number of people who join the service, but it estimates that it will amount to around EUR 45,000 each year, “a low number taking into account the importance of ensuring equal treatment” of people moving in the municipality.

The measure was approved today by the City Council.