Discounts on student passes in the Lisbon metropolitan area remain valid until October.

Transportation discounts in the Lisbon metropolitan area for students using the 4_18 and sub23 passes remain in effect until October, rather than ending in September, TML announced this Wednesday.

“These discounts, offered to young students in basic and secondary education and students under the age of 23 in higher education, usually end on September 30th,” TML – Transportes Metropolitanos de Lisboa said in a statement.

The decision to extend the discounts for the 4_18 and sub23 passes requested for the 2022/2023 academic year until October was taken by TML in conjunction with IMT – Instituto da Mobilidade e dos Transportes.

“This year, as an exception, the extension of discounts 4_18 and sub23 can be carried out for a longer period, since these discounts remain valid for top-ups made in October,” the company responsible for managing the public service confirmed. transport in the Lisbon metropolitan area.

Pass 4_18 is intended for primary and secondary students aged 4 to 18 inclusive who do not use school transport, with discounts on the cost of valid monthly passes, namely 60% for students using the Ação Social Escola level and 25% for other students .

The Sub23 subscription is intended for university students up to and including 23 years of age, and in the case of university students studying medicine and architecture courses up to and including 24 years of age, a 60% discount is provided. students benefiting from direct social action and 25% for other students.

In case of access to the 4_18 discount, the pass valid for September can be topped up at all regular locations, while the October top-up must be done at an ATM or at Espaços Navegante. yes Carris Metropolitana, indicated by TML.