Catalonia extends interurban transport concessions by up to six years to boost decarbonisation
The Parliament of Catalonia has approved Decree Law 5/2026, which allows the extension beyond 2028 of the duration of interurban road transport concessions. This measure mainly responds to the crisis of the railway system, which has led to an increase in bus transport users, and to the need to provide a more sustainable and efficient service without waiting for the current contracts to expire. Since the Generalitat cannot provide financial compensation or launch new tenders, it has opted for an exceptional, temporary and case-by-case extension of the concessions.
In exchange for this extension, concessionaire companies must submit plans for the decarbonisation of their fleets and the improvement of user information systems, including investments, timelines and financing mechanisms. If these plans are approved, the concession may be extended for up to a maximum of six years as a compensatory measure. If the plans are not submitted or are not complied with, new tendering processes will be initiated at the end of the contracts, or the duration of the concession may be reduced or even terminated.
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