Tommy Tainant
Diamond Member
Luxembourg to become first country in world to make public transport free
While rail travellers in Britain prepare for tickets to cost 3.1 per cent more in 2019, Luxembourg is set to become the first country in the world to abolish all fares on public transport.
A new coalition government is taking office in the Grand Duchy with the promise of abolishing tickets on trains, trams and buses next summer.
At present fares are capped at a low level: €2 for up to two hours of travel, which in the small nation covers almost any journey.
Fair play. Ticks all sorts of boxes.
While rail travellers in Britain prepare for tickets to cost 3.1 per cent more in 2019, Luxembourg is set to become the first country in the world to abolish all fares on public transport.
A new coalition government is taking office in the Grand Duchy with the promise of abolishing tickets on trains, trams and buses next summer.
At present fares are capped at a low level: €2 for up to two hours of travel, which in the small nation covers almost any journey.
Fair play. Ticks all sorts of boxes.