Having a car gives a lot of freedom, but yes, also a lot of expenses. Renewing the card, the price of the car itselfa few unexpected fines, DGT stickers… Not forgetting the tolls which, depending on where you live, can even be daily to get to and from work.
This is precisely in Catalonia where many tolls are concentratedwhich leads to choosing free alternative routes that end up clogging up regional or municipal roads. To gain comfort for drivers, city dwellers, and especially for the pocket, from November 4thIf you live in the province of Barcelona and are traveling for work or study, you can enjoy two free sections.
Which tolls become free in Catalonia?
The Generalitat has decided that the sections of the C-16 between Terrassa and Manresa and the C-32 between Sitges and El Vendrell are free for those travelling for work or study reasons. This decision aims decongest secondary roads
How to register from your iPhone and start saving on tolls in Catalonia
Whether you’re commuting to and from work, college, a vocational training center, or just taking your kids to school, here’s what you need. you will need to do to start saving in the section of the C-16 between Terrassa and Manresa and the C-32 between Sitges and El Vendrell.
Download the corresponding application
- For the C-16 (Terrassa-Manresa) download the Satelise by Cintra application
- For C-32 (Sitges-El Vendrell) download the Awai app
Create an account
Once the app is downloaded, open the app and follow the registration processYou will need to provide your personal details and those of your vehicle (registration plate, vehicle type, etc.).
Configure dynamic payment method
Even though the tolls will be free, it is necessary to activate a dynamic payment system such as Via-T or the method proposed by the application (Satelise or Awai). This ensures that the system recognizes your vehicle when passing through the tolls and automatically applies the free payment.
Sign up for free tolls
In the app, select the option to register for mandatory and free mobility trips. This must be done before the first trip. Some registrations for the new discounts can be made from October 1, 2024
Who can benefit from these free tolls in Catalonia?
These free tolls are intended for daily travel and for residents of the neighborhood. For this reason, a limit has been set from Monday to Friday (not on public holidays) and that the the round trip is made within 24 hours
In addition to the free use of these sections, other discounts will also be maintained for high-occupancy vehicles and zero- or low-emission vehicles. In addition, the Regular C-16 users will benefit from a 40.5% discount on the Manresa-Terrassa section during rush hour.
Remember that It all starts with registering from your iPhoneby downloading the corresponding apps. This is the perfect opportunity to save on your usual travel. So mark this date on your calendar, because from November 4, your travels will be cheaper just by registering on these two apps.
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