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Request discounts for your vehicle via your Bidesaria area

What type of vehicles are eligible for discounts?

Efficient vehicles

100% light vehicles

Bidesaria

The discount is 25% for the AP-8 Bizkaia, the VSM, and the Artxanda Tunnels

Requirements:

  • You must be registered in Bidesaria
  • OBE as a means of identification and payment

The discount is 25% on the fee for all journeys made on the Bizkaia section of the AP-8, the Southern Metropolitan Bypass, and the Artxanda Tunnels, by fully electric light vehicles that are certified in this regard, provided that they use the OBE as a means of identification and payment, so that the amount can be paid monthly in arrears through the account linked to the OBE device.

The discounts will be applied from the month following the month in which the documentation proving that the vehicle is light and 100% electric is received in full and in the correct manner.

Heavy goods transport vehicles

Bidesaria

The discount applies to the AP-8 Bizkaia, the VSM and Artxanda Tunnels, the N-240, and the BI-625.

Requirements:

  • Vehicles used exclusively for the transport of goods
  • You must be registered in Bidesaria
  • OBE as a means of identification and payment

Discounts are provided on the fee for all journeys made by heavy goods vehicles intended or used solely for the carriage of goods by road, provided that they use the OBE as a means of identification and payment, so that the amount can be paid monthly and in arrears through the account linked to the OBE device.

Types of vehicles eligible for the 25% discount:

  • Electric
  • Hybrids
  • Gas-powered
  • Vehicles with “O” or “ECO” labels according to the DGT classification

Types of vehicles eligible for the 20% discount:

  • Vehicles with a Euro 6 classification

Types of vehicles eligible for the 15% discount:

  • Vehicles with a Euro 5 classification

Heavy vehicles by frequency of use

Heavy vehicles

Bidesaria

The discount is 13% on the toll fee on the AP-8 Galdakao-Gipuzkoa border, or the AP8-Southern Metropolitan Bypass (VSM) Bilbao-Santurtzi routes.

Requirements:

  • Make 20 or more journeys during the calendar month in one direction only.
  • Always use the same OBE or VIA-T as a means of identification and payment..

AP-8 and VSM combined

The discount is 13% on the toll fee for journeys made on the AP-8 Galdakao-Gipuzkoa border by those heavy goods vehicles that make 20 or more journeys during a calendar month using a combination of the AP-8 Galdakao-Gipuzkoa border and the AP-8 VSM Bilbao-Santurtzi, in a single direction, and provided that the same OBE or VIAT is used as a means of identification and payment on both infrastructures on the same day (excluding journeys at tariff 0). After having fulfilled the above conditions, the discount will be applied from the first journey.

VSM and AP-68 combined

The discount is 13% on the toll fee for journeys made on the AP8-Southern Metropolitan Bypass (VSM) Bilbao-Santurtzi by those heavy goods vehicles that during the calendar month make 20 or more journeys using a combination of the AP-8 VSM Bilbao-Santurtzi motorway and the AP-68 motorway (Bilbao-Zaragoza motorway), in a single direction and with consecutive journeys between both infrastructures, and provided that the same OBE is used as a means of identification and payment for both infrastructures on the same day (excluding journeys at tariff 0). After having fulfilled the above conditions, the discount will be applied from the first journey.·

Frequent questions

The Provincial Decree of the Bizkaia Provincial Council updating the toll rates on certain parts of the road infrastructure network for the year 2023 includes the following types of discounts for transits paid with OBE:

  • Discounts for more efficient vehicles on the AP-8 Bizkaia, VSM and Artxanda Tunnels toll rates::
    • 100% Light electric vehicles.
    • Heavy goods vehicles.
      • Electric, hybrid and gas-powered vehicles, with "O" and "ECO" labels in the DGT classification.
      • Euro 6.
      • Euro 5.
  • Discounts for heavy goods vehicles based on frequency of use::
    • In the VSM tariffs for the combined use of the AP-8 Galdakao-Gipuzkoa border and the AP-8 VSM Bilbao-Santurtzi.
    • In the AP-8 tariffs for the combined use of the AP-8 Galdakao-Gipuzkoa border and the AP-8 VSM Bilbao-Santurtzi.
  • If your vehicle is light and 100% electric, all you have to do is register on the Interbiak website on the Bidesaria platform and register your 100% electric vehicle.

    To do this, after registering, go to the "My efficient vehicles" tab and select the option "Discount application for light vehicles".

    Fill in the information requested and provide the vehicle's REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE.

    Remember that the vehicle must be a light vehicle and 100% electric.

    You will need to:

    • Be registered in the Bidesaria system (you can access it online).
    • Make the transits with that vehicle and pay with a VIAT (OBE) device (Via-T)

      To do this, after registering, go to the "My efficient vehicles" tab and select the option "Discount application for light vehicles".

      My efficient vehicles tab

    • Scan or photograph the vehicle registration certificate and attach it to the application.
    • Accept the privacy policy under the current legislation and click on "Submit application".
    • Once you have registered one or more number plates, the screen will give you more information: you will see a list of the applications you have submitted, their status, and the actions you can take for each application.

    Help videos

    Video 1 of I have a 100% electric light vehicle and I want to access the DISCOUNTS FOR EFFICIENT VEHICLES, what do I have to do?

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  • Once you send your electric vehicle registration application, the system will indicate that the application has been sent correctly. You will also receive an e-mail confirming that the application has been sent to the system.

    From this moment on, the application is pending processing.

    Once the application has been processed, whether accepted or not, you will receive a notification by e-mail.

    The e-mail will inform you that your application has been accepted and the registration is complete if everything is correct. And you will not have to do anything else.

    If we detect any incorrect information, the e-mail will inform you of this fact and you will have a maximum of 10 days to rectify the fault. If you do not carry out the necessary actions within the period indicated, it will be understood that you do not wish to continue with the application and will be archived.

    It is important to remember that the vehicle registration application will only be valid once you have received Interbiak's approval and will take effect from the date expressly indicated in the approval notice.

    All communications are sent by EMAIL, so it is essential that you periodically check both your e-mail inbox and the spam (junk mail) folder of your e-mail, in case your e-mail provider has deposited the corresponding communication there.

    Remember that all the steps you take are also available online through the BIDESARIA application, so if you are registered you can access everything related to your discount application whenever and wherever you want.

  • No. You don't have to do anything else if your registration has been accepted.

    The system itself is responsible for carrying out the corresponding monthly actions.

  • The discount is 25% on the fee for all journeys made on the Bizkaia section of the AP-8, the Southern Metropolitan Bypass, and the Artxanda Tunnels, by fully electric light vehicles that are certified in this regard, provided that they use the OBE as a means of identification and payment, so that the amount can be paid monthly in arrears through the account linked to the OBE device.

    The discounts will be applied starting from the month following the one in which the documentation certifying that it is 100% light electric vehicle is received completely and appropriately.

  • No, there's no need.

    If you want to access a service related to a specific card/OBE you must register it.

  • No. To access the discount you only have to register your vehicle in the Bidesaria system and use an OBE, any OBE, as a means of identification and payment.

    The discount corresponding to the transit will be paid monthly and in arrears into the account linked to the OBE device with which you have made the payment.

  • If your vehicle is a heavy goods road transport vehicle, you must register on the Interbiak website on the Bidesaria platform and register your efficient heavy goods vehicle.

    To do this, after registering, go to the "My efficient vehicles" tab and select the option "Discount application for heavy goods vehicles".

    Fill in the requested information and provide the vehicle's TECHNICAL CARD and, where applicable, documentation accrediting the type of efficiency.

    Remember that the vehicle must be a heavy goods transport vehicle and that it must comply with one of the following engine types and emission levels:

    Log in to your Personal Area, go to the "My efficient vehicles" tab and select the "Heavy goods vehicle discount application" option.

    Go to the "My efficient vehicles" tab because this is where you will register the registration number of the heavy goods vehicle.

    My efficient vehicles tab

    Click on the option "Heavy vehicle discounts"

    The first time you log in, you will only see this screen, and have to click on "Apply for HGV discount".

    Request heavy vehicle discount

    Accept the privacy policy under the current legislation and click on "Submit application".

    • Heavy electric, hybrid or gas-powered, vehicles with "O" and "ECO" labels of the DGT classification.
    • Heavy EURO 6.
    • Heavy EURO 5.

    Help videos

    Video 1 of I have an efficient heavy goods vehicle and I want to access the EFFICIENT VEHICLE DISCOUNTS, what do I have to do?

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  • Once you send your electric vehicle registration application, the system will indicate that the application has been sent correctly. You will also receive an e-mail confirming that the application has been sent to the system.

    From this moment on, the application is pending processing.

    Once the application has been processed, whether accepted or not, you will receive a notification by e-mail.

    The e-mail will inform you that your application has been accepted and the registration is complete if everything is correct. And you will not have to do anything else.

    If we detect any incorrect information, the e-mail will inform you of this fact and you will have a maximum of 10 days to rectify the fault. If you do not carry out the necessary actions within the period indicated, it will be understood that you do not wish to continue with the application and will be archived.

    It is important to remember that the vehicle registration application will only be valid once you have received Interbiak's approval and will take effect from the date expressly indicated in the approval notice.

    All communications are sent by EMAIL, so it is essential that you periodically check both your e-mail inbox and the spam (junk mail) folder of your e-mail, in case your e-mail provider has deposited the corresponding communication there.

    Remember that all the steps you take are also available online through the BIDESARIA application, so if you are registered you can access everything related to your discount application whenever and wherever you want.

  • No. You don't have to do anything else if your registration has been accepted.

    The system itself is responsible for carrying out the corresponding monthly actions.

  • There are three types of discounts depending on the type of engine and its emissions level.

    The discount will be applied to the amount of the resulting fare on all journeys made on the Bizkaia section of the AP-8, on the Southern Metropolitan Bypass and in the Artxanda Tunnels by heavy goods vehicles that are accredited as efficient and provided that they use the OBE as a means of identification and payment, so that the adjustment can be paid monthly and in arrears in the account linked to the OBE device.

    • Discounts of 25% for electric, hybrid and gas-powered heavy-duty vehicles, with the "O" and "ECO" classification of the DGT.
    • Discounts of 20% for EURO 6 heavy-duty vehicles.
    • Discounts of 15% for EURO 5 heavy-duty vehicles.

    The discounts will be applied from the same month in which the documentation proving that the vehicle is a heavy goods road transport vehicle and complies with the efficiency requirements foreseen is received completely and correctly.

  • No, there's no need.

    If you want to access a service related to a specific card/OBE you must register it.

  • No. To access the discount you only have to register your vehicle in the Bidesaria system and use an OBE, any OBE, as a means of identification and payment.

    The discount corresponding to the transit will be paid monthly and in arrears into the account linked to the OBE device with which you have made the payment.

  • Don't worry, you don't have to do anything.

    The system will check monthly the transits with heavy vehicles that you have made in the sections of application of the discounts and if you meet the requirements, in the due month, it will make the corresponding payment.

  • The following discounts are established for heavy-duty vehicles intended or used exclusively for the road transport of goods. They are applied to the resulting tariff and provided that the OBE is used as a means of identification and payment so that the adjustment can be paid every month into the account linked to the OBE device.

    • A 13% discount on the toll for journeys made on the AP-8 Galdakao-Gipuzkoa border by those heavy vehicles that during the calendar month make 20 or more journeys using a combination of the AP-8 Galdakao-Gipuzkoa border and the AP-8 VSM Bilbao-Santurtzi, in a single direction, and provided that the same OBE is used as a means of identification and payment on both infrastructures on the same day (excluding journeys at tariff 0). Once all of the above has been fulfilled, the discount will be applied from the first time it has been taken.
    • A 13% on the toll for journeys made on the Bilbao-Santurtzi SRV for journeys made by vehicles making 20 or more journeys in a single direction during the calendar month, excluding trips made during zero fare hours, and paid for using the same OBE electronic identification and payment device. After fulfilling the above conditions, the discount will be applied from the first journey.

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