Renfe issued in La Rioja just over 17,400 free subscriptions for frequent flyers of Media Distancia services since its launch in September 2022 and until last June.
The issuance of these titles has been sustained and with slight ascents: in 2023, the first natural year with fertilizers, some 5,600 were issued in La Rioja, while in 2024 the figure hovered around 5,800, an increase of 2.5%. By the first half of 2025, more than 3,100 had been issued.
In Spain as a whole, Renfe exceeded 21 million free and premium subscriptions, with growth of more than 9% between 2023 and 2024. The figures show that bonus policies have contributed to increasing the use of public transport.
New subscriptions in force since July 1
After the end of the gratuity of recurring subscriptions, a new scenario of bonus subscriptions has been opened with advantageous conditions for the traveler. From June 23, Renfe has for sale these new subscriptions for Neighbourhoods and Media Distancia, which are in force from July 1 to December 31.
In the case of Media Distancia, monthly subscriptions, which are for an origin and destination, have a discount of 40%, which amounts to 70% in the case of young people (born between 1 January 1999 and 31 December 2010). And they are free for children (born between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2025). There are also 10 travel vouchers available for an origin and destination with a 40% discount, which are multi-personal and are valid for one year. Avant subscriptions are still 50% refunded.
As far as Cerca ías is concerned, the subscriptions are valid for any area and nucleus of the country. The monthly ones cost 20 euros (10 euros for young people) and are free for children.