Do pensioners get free bus travel in Spain?

Only locals can get reduced fares if they are over 65. However they have to go to the office of the bus company and show their credentials to get a card that will allow them to get the reduced fares. The residencia bus pass is for ALSA and is the La Tarjeta Andalucía Junta sesentaycinco (65).



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