# Public transport subsidies in Chile and Colombia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/public-transport-subsidies-in-chile-and-colombia > Updated: 2026-10-02T20:44:12.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Regional authorities in Chile and Colombia have implemented various transportation subsidy and service programs targeting vulnerable populations. In Chile, initiatives include a 50% fare discount for seniors aged 65 and older across major transit networks like the Santiago Metro and Valparaíso Metro, facilitated by the Intermodal Senior Citizen Card. Additionally, in Ovalle, municipal authorities have reinstated van services for students at the Colegio Yungay Special Education School to address attendance declines caused by previous service disruptions. In Colombia, Rionegro introduced a program offering 50% fare reductions for students, seniors, and persons with disabilities, subject to specific residency and certification requirements. Similarly, in Marinilla, the municipal administration is providing round-trip transportation subsidies for over 300 rural students to support school attendance and retention for the remainder of the academic year. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-02: Rural student transportation services restored in Colombia and Chile Rural students in Marinilla, Colombia, receive new transportation subsidies, while special education students in Ovalle, Chile, await the return of regular school van services. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rural-student-transportation-services-restored-in-colombia-and-chile ### 2026-09-25: Public transport subsidies launched for seniors and vulnerable groups in Chile and Rionegro Public transport subsidies are being implemented in Chile and Rionegro, offering 50% fare discounts for seniors, students, and persons with disabilities. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/public-transport-subsidies-launched-for-seniors-and-vulnerable-groups-in-chile-and-rionegro --- Cite as: Public transport subsidies in Chile and Colombia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/public-transport-subsidies-in-chile-and-colombia