Are there discounts or special fares on Transmilenio?

TransMilenio plays a fundamental role in Bogotá. Every day, more than four million Colombians use this mass transit system to get around the city and its metropolitan area. In addition to reducing travel times and facilitating transfers, does this system offer discounts and special fares?

TransMilenio offers discounts and special fares for certain user groups, in addition to benefits for frequent users:

- Frequent users:

Starting in March 2025, the TransMiPass card will be launched, allowing you to purchase 65 monthly rides for $160,000 pesos, a cost of $2,460 pesos per ride, saving approximately $738 pesos per ride compared to the standard fare of $3,200 pesos. This card makes planning easier and reduces time in lines.

- Free transfers:

With the personalized TuLlave card, the time to make free transfers increased from 110 to 125 minutes, applicable to trunk, zonal, and TransMiCable buses, improving the travel experience.

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- People in vulnerable situations: Nearly 820,000 people living in poverty and vulnerable situations will receive subsidies that allow them to access between 5 and 12 free tickets per month. This benefit is provided through personalized cards and is aimed at people living in extreme and moderate poverty, older adults, people with disabilities, vulnerable students, and indigenous populations. In addition, benefits will be maintained for officially enrolled students and victims of the armed conflict.

- Seniors and people with disabilities: Special fares apply. For example, those over 62 pay a reduced fare of $2,500 for up to 30 trips per month using a personalized card. People with disabilities also receive subsidies and special cards that include additional discounts and monthly subsidies.

- Cyclists:

Starting in February 2025, cyclists using TransMiBici stations will receive a free ride for every 30 validations, encouraging the combined use of bicycles and public transportation.

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What benefits does Transmilenio bring to Bogotá?

1. Improved travel times: It allows you to cross the city in approximately 110 minutes using zonal, trunk, and cable services.

2.Improved the quality of transportation

This allows more people to be transported efficiently, taking up less road space compared to private vehicles.

3. Agile and modern collection system

The personalized card offers benefits such as affordable transfers, travel on credit, web top-ups, and e-wallets.

4. Boosting urban development

The Integrated Public Transport System (SITP) has been a driving force of development in the areas where it operates, beyond just infrastructure.

TransMilenio not only transformed Bogotá's mobility, but also promoted urban modernization, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability, consolidating itself as a fundamental system for the city in the coming decades.