Zypern: Schülertarife sinken auf €5/Monat oder €30/Jahr

Following the Ministerial Decision dated 27 August 2025, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works (MTCW) informs the passenger public that in collaboration with the companies providing public service for internal road passenger transport, the following measures have been decided, within the framework of the government social policy: For the period from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2027, the monthly student fare is set at €5, with a government subsidy of €17. The annual student fare is set at €30, with a government subsidy of €190 for each student. It is clarified that for the issuance of the annual ticket, students must obtain a personalized "Motion" card. For the issuance of the "Motion" card, a certificate of attendance and/or student ID for the current school year must be presented. From 1 September 2025 and onwards, all children of large families and families of five who attend Public Secondary and Technical Education are exempt from paying the fee. A large family identity card or a certificate of a five-member family must be presented. Beneficiaries of the student fee category also include minor children who are under the care and guardianship of the Social Welfare Services (YKE) and do not attend school. The amount of €5 (monthly fee) and €30 (annual fee) will be paid by the YKE, while the amounts of €17 and €190, respectively, will be subsidized by the (MTCW). It is understood that a relevant certificate from the YKE must be presented. From the same date, a monthly or annual ticket of zero value will be issued for needy students and children of Minimum Guaranteed Income (MEI) beneficiaries. Finally, during the first week of the new school year, students will be transported free of charge, in order to provide the necessary time for the issuance of personalized “Motion” cards. The public is invited to take the necessary steps to promptly obtain the “Motion” card. It is clarified that from the second week of the new school year and onwards, the transportation of students without a valid fare will not be allowed and no additional extension will be granted.