Subte''pass'' is the electronic
smartcard
A smart card (SC), chip card, or integrated circuit card (ICC or IC card), is a card used to control access to a resource. It is typically a plastic credit card-sized card with an embedded integrated circuit (IC) chip. Many smart cards include a ...
used for trips on the
Buenos Aires Metro. In addition to the regular Subte''pass'', there are special discounted and free versions available, based on category. Secondary and tertiary school students may purchase a discounted ''Abono Estudiantil '' (
Spanish
Spanish might refer to:
* Items from or related to Spain:
**Spaniards are a nation and ethnic group indigenous to Spain
**Spanish language, spoken in Spain and many countries in the Americas
**Spanish cuisine
**Spanish history
**Spanish culture
...
: Student Pass). Teachers that are employed by the city school system may purchase a discounted ''Abono Maestro'' (
Spanish
Spanish might refer to:
* Items from or related to Spain:
**Spaniards are a nation and ethnic group indigenous to Spain
**Spanish language, spoken in Spain and many countries in the Americas
**Spanish cuisine
**Spanish history
**Spanish culture
...
: Teacher Pass). Students in primary school may ride the metro to and from school for free with a ''Pase Escolar Primario'' (
Spanish
Spanish might refer to:
* Items from or related to Spain:
**Spaniards are a nation and ethnic group indigenous to Spain
**Spanish language, spoken in Spain and many countries in the Americas
**Spanish cuisine
**Spanish history
**Spanish culture
...
: Primary School Pass), provided they are wearing their white smock uniform. In addition, retirees, pensioners, and certain classes of retired military personnel are eligible for a free ''Pase Jubilados y Pensionados'' (
Spanish
Spanish might refer to:
* Items from or related to Spain:
**Spaniards are a nation and ethnic group indigenous to Spain
**Spanish language, spoken in Spain and many countries in the Americas
**Spanish cuisine
**Spanish history
**Spanish culture
...
: Retiree and Pensioner Pass). There are also free passes for visually impaired and disabled persons.
Metrovías website
In more recent years, the contactless SUBE card, SUBE and Monedero smart cards have been favoured over the Subtepass.
References
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Buenos Aires Underground
Smart cards