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Today, in incomprehensible bureaucratic annoyances: The Spanish Abono Único (AU) The AU was established as a single monthly ticket that covers all medium distance, regional, and renfe-operated commuter trains and state-run coaches and busses. It does not yet include local transit, but that is apparently on the way. It costs 60€ for adults, and 30€ for under-27s. Reading the Royal Decree (1.2.b) in which the ticket is created, it only requires Spanish residency for the youth version of the ticket. The implementing Ministerial Order agrees with this in section 1.1.1.a) However in section 1.4.1, it requires people using the AU to supply a DNI (an ID number) or a NIE (Spanish foreigner number). It excludes passport numbers. A quick check on the ALSA website shows that it needs a spanish-format ID Number. This means that people from other countries cannot buy this ticket, at least online. We will try in person later this week.