Catalonia extends interurban bus concessions by six years in exchange for accelerating decarbonization

The Government of the Generalitat de Catalunya announced this Tuesday the launch of a decree-law that will extend interurban bus line concessions in Catalonia by six years — concessions that were set to expire in 2028 — in exchange for operating companies undertaking fleet renewal, accelerating the decarbonization of the service and improving information for users.

The Government acknowledges that the interurban bus network is the fastest-growing mode of transport in Catalonia and that, given the shortcomings of the rail service, it has become a central element in guaranteeing interurban mobility.

A decision that reinforces the role of concessions as a key tool for deploying strategic public policies in the provision of essential services.

The extension of interurban bus services in Catalonia, linked to decarbonization goals, demonstrates how public-private partnership can guarantee the continuity and quality of an essential service, while accelerating the ecological transition with stability and investment.

A clear example of how, with the right frameworks, the concession model contributes effectively to more sustainable mobility.