Italy is known for its grants, subsidies and bonuses and they keep coming in 2022. With measures already taken in 2022 to help residents in Italy with the cost of living crisis, including a 200 euro bonus, citizens will also soon be able to get their hands on Italy's public transport bonus which starts in September. The 60 euro bonus for those whose income does not exceed 35,000 euros is aimed especially at students, workers, and pensioners. This was confirmed by Italy's Employment Minister Orlando at a press conference together with Infrastructure Minister Enrico Giovannini at the end of July 2022. We have all the details about Italy's new public transport bonus for 2022, including who is entitled to it, how it works, and how to apply for it.
Who can apply for Italy's public transport bonus in 2022
Italy's new public transport bonus will be active from September 2022 for all pensioners, students, and workers with an ISEE (Equivalent Economic Situation Indicator) of up to 35,000 euros. The measure to help rising living costs will have a budget of 79 million euros and must be used by 31st December 2022.
Where can the public transport bonus be used?
The 60 euro public transport bonus can be used to purchase monthly or annual season tickets for local transport, such as buses and the underground, suburban coaches, regional and national rail transport, but only for second class journeys. As the minister specified, first class, executive, business and the highest classes of rail transport are excluded.
How to apply for Italy's public transport bonus 2022
The application for this new bonus in Italy can be sent on a specific platform that will be activated in the coming weeks. To access it, you will have to use your SPID or CIE (Electronic Identity Card).
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