Free Public Transport: A City Guide

Janvi Arora Aug 08, 2024

In 2020, Luxembourg made news around the world when it declared that all public transportation would be free- Bus, rail, and tram services are free for both locals and visitors

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In 2018, the northern French city of Dunkirk opened up its bus network to everyone, There are reportedly buses every ten minutes, and they are regarded as one of the greatest and most intelligent forms of transportation

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Since the year 2013, Tallinn, Estonia, additionally offers free public transit to registered people

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Every Friday, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, provides free public transportation to its citizens

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France's Aubagne is credited with founding the world's first entirely fare-free tram system

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Avesta in Sweden has been offering free bus services since 2012

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