TPER subsidies - Bologna and district
Annual passes from €154
Students enrolled in first cycle, second cycle, and single cycle degree programmes, exchange, PhD, master's degree and specialisation school students can purchase annual public transport passes for the Bologna area, including Zone 3 (which includes Ozzano), at the following subsidised rates, further reduced compared to previously applicable costs:
- €154 for students enrolled in first cycle, second cycle, and single cycle degree programmes and for exchange students
- €154 for PhD, master's degree and specialisation school students below 27 years of age
- €180 for PhD, master's degree and specialisation school students over 27 years of age
For extra-urban passes above Zone 3, there is an overall discount of 30% (see detailed price list per Zone [.pdf 40 KB]). Check which Zone you need
To purchase the annual public transport passes, log in to Studenti Online using your University credentials. Due to technical issues, access for master’s degree students is not yet available. It will soon be possible to access it.
The annual public transport pass can be purchased at any time.
Bus passes purchased online at a subsidised rate must be collected from the TPER ticket office in Via Marconi 4, Bologna, before the date on which the pass becomes effective (selected during the purchase process and indicated in the order summary received by e-mail).
It is not permitted to use means of transport without carrying a valid bus pass. The order receipt does not replace the bus pass. If you do not show your bus pass to a ticket inspector, a penalty will be applied as per the TPER travel regulations.
Warning: if you are a student enrolled in first-cycle, second-cycle or single-cycle degree programmes with an ISEE of €35,000 or less, we advise you to take part in the Alma Mater call for applications, described in the following paragraph, and wait for the outcome of the competition before proceeding to purchase the €154 subsidised rate public transport pass, as there are no refunds possible for amounts already paid.
Annual passes at €50 with the Alma Mater call for applications- deadline 31 October 2023
The Alma Mater call for applications is now online, allowing 3,894 students to purchase an annual public transport pass for the Bologna area, including Zone 3, at a cost of €50.
Participation is open to students enrolled in first-cycle, second-cycle and single-cycle degree programmes, with an ISEE of €35,000 or less.
Deadline: 31 October 2022 at 15:00.
Warning: If you take part in the Alma Mater call:
- Please wait to buy the €154 subsidised rate public transport pass. There are no refunds on amounts already paid. Therefore, before requesting the public transport pass, wait to find out if your application for the Alma Mater competition has been successful.
- Wait to apply for the bonus for transport ("bonus trasporti"). You can only use the bonus for transport in the month in which it was issued. Therefore, before applying for the bonus for transport, wait to find out if your application for the Alma Mater competition has been successful.
Cost of issuing a new TPER card
The issue of a new microchip card entails a charge of 5 euros, to be paid online when you purchase your public transport pass: the 5 euro fee, in this case, will then be added to the amount you will have to pay.
This applies exclusively to the first issue of a card, i.e. for those who state at the time of purchase that they do not already have a TPER microchip card.
The card is valid for 5 years, during the course of which it can be recharged with new subscriptions (indicating at the time of purchase that you are already in possession of a card and entering its code).
The five-Euro fee is not charged to those who indicate that they are already in possession of a card, even if the card is not rechargeable due to expiry of the 5-year validity or for other technical reasons.
Start Romagna subsidies - Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna and Rimini
Annual passes from €50
Students enrolled in First and Second Cycle Degree Programmes, Single Cycle Degree Programmes, exchange students, PhD students, Master students and Specialisation Schools students can purchase an annual personal Start Romagna public transport pass at a reduced fare.
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University ISEE |
Fare |
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If your University ISEE is up to €27,000 |
€50 |
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If your University ISEE is higher than €27,000 |
€140 |
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If you don’t submit your ISEE |
€140 |
The annual pass (12 calendar months) allows you to travel by several means within the chosen zones. You can choose up to 5 zones.
You can purchase reduced fare passes until 30 June 2024.
Go to the Start Romagna Bus Points in Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna, and Rimini to purchase your pass. You should carry:
- your registration certificate, available on Studenti Online
- your University ISEE (if you want to submit it)
If you have an active alias career, you can use the alias name for your pass. Write an e-mail to ases.serviziocarrieraalias@unibo.it to do so.
Bonus for transport ("Bonus trasporti") by Ministry of Labour and Social Policies
What it is
The bonus for transport, issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies, is currently available. The bonus provides a contribution of up to €60 for the purchase of monthly, multi-month or annual public transport subscriptions.
Individuals with income below €20,000 are eligible for the bonus (no ISEE is required).
The bonus can be combined with other benefits, including those provided by the University and described in the previous paragraphs.
The bonus can be used to purchase:
- TPER and Start Romagna annual transport pass, also at subsidised rates
- Trenitalia season tickets
You can only use the bonus for transport in the month in which it was issued.
It is possible to request the bonus until the available funds are exhausted.
How to apply
The bonus can be requested through the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies website, via access with SPID or Electronic Identity Card (CIE).
When requesting the bonus, it is necessary to select the operator (TPER, Trenitalia-TPER or Start Romagna) from the drop-down menu.
- For season tickets for public road transport (buses) select TPER or Start Romagna.
- For season tickets for rail transport (train) select Trenitalia-TPER.
- For season tickets for rail transport (train) for the following lines select TPER.
- Bologna-Casalecchio-Vignola (Bologna-Borgo Panigale-Casalecchio-Zola Predosa-Crespellano-Bazzano-Vignola);
- Bologna-Portomaggiore
- Ferrara-Suzzara
- Ferrara-Codigoro
- Parma-Suzzara (excluding the Parma-Brescello section, for which TEP is the operator)
Request the bonus for transport
Following the request, the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies will issue a document in .pdf format with the bonus code.
How to use it
- For TPER season tickets: please enter the bonus code in the "Codice Bonus Trasporti" field of the online procedure. To buy a subsidised pass please access Studenti Online with your Unibo credentials.
- For Trenitalia season tickets, go directly to the station ticket offices and purchase the ticket by presenting the bonus.
- For Start Romagna season tickets, go directly to the ticket offices and purchase the ticket by presenting the bonus.