The transport bonus is included in the Social Climate Plan. Active from 2027, based on a points ranking, it will provide a personal credit of up to 400 euros for public transport.
The Piano Sociale per il Clima (Social Climate Plan), approved by the Council of Ministers last August, includes, among its various measures, a new transport bonus for 2027. The aim of the contribution is to limit the impact of the new ETS2 (Emission Trading System 2) taxation system on the most vulnerable households. The bonus is intended for workers, students and low-income families and replaces the old voucher: the eligibility requirements, the amount of the contribution and the method of disbursement have all changed.
The implementing decree for the transport bonus is expected in March 2027, and the support will remain in force until 2032. As envisaged, the measure introduces a Conto mobilità (mobility account) — a personal credit loaded onto a digital wallet registered in the individual's name — which can reach a maximum of 400 euros per year and be used for 12 months after issue. The credit can be used to purchase tickets and season passes for local, regional and interregional public transport. The amount cannot be combined with other regional or municipal transport bonuses. The incentive is expected to be managed through a dedicated online platform.
An estimated 1.65 million beneficiaries per year are expected, and the bonus will be awarded through a points-based ranking from 0 to 100. The majority of points will be linked to the ISEE means-test (those with an ISEE above 20,000 euros are excluded); further points will be awarded based on distance from the workplace or place of study (those who travel more than 30 kilometres will score higher); additional points will be given to those who do not own a car or already hold a public transport season pass, to those living in mountain or disadvantaged areas, or in urban areas recording the highest pollution levels, where limits for smog and fine particulate matter are exceeded.
Certain categories, however, will automatically receive 100 points: these include family caregivers who assist people with disabilities, people with disabilities themselves, and individuals undergoing continuous medical treatment that requires frequent travel. Those scoring between 35 and 54 points will receive a bonus worth 100 euros; those scoring between 55 and 79 points will receive 200 euros; those with at least 80 points will be entitled to the maximum amount of 400 euros.