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FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORT








Luxembourg

 is the first and only country in the world to offer free public transport nationwide.

 Since March 2020, all buses, trains, and trams are free for residents and visitors alike, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions.

 The initiative is funded by government taxation.

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  • Luxembourg: Free transport for everyone across the country, covering all buses, trains, and trams (excluding first-class train tickets).
  • Malta: As of October 2022, Malta offers free public transport, but this service is limited only to residents [2, Malta free transport
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  • Cities with Free Transport: Several cities have implemented free transport, such as Tallinn in Estonia
     (largest European city with free public transport) and many smaller municipalities [1, Free public transport cities in Europe


  • Several European cities and countries offer free public transport to reduce congestion and emissions.
  •  Luxembourg is the first country to offer free nationwide public transport (trains, trams, buses), while Malta has free buses for residents.
  • Key cities include Tallinn (Estonia), Dunkirk (France), and Montpellier (France), along with several cities in Poland and Spain offering local free transport.
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    • Deutschland-Ticket: For €49 per month, you can use all local buses, trams, U-Bahn (subway), and regional trains throughout Germany.
    •  It is not valid on high-speed ICE/IC trains.
    • Student Tickets: Students often get "semester tickets" through their universities, which are usually pre-paid and valid for local public transport.
  • ,public transport is not free in Germany, but it is heavily subsidized and often quite affordable.
  •  The main option for residents is the €49 "Deutschland-Ticket," which provides unlimited travel on local/regional transport nationwide. 
  • There is no universal free transport, though some specific student semester tickets act as cheap, inclusive passes.


  • Several Indian states offer free public transport, primarily focusing on free bus travel for women to promote mobility and safety. 
  • Key states include Karnataka (Shakti scheme), Tamil Nadu (Ordinary buses), Delhi (Pink Ticket), Punjab, Telangana (Mahalakshmi scheme), and parts of Andhra Pradesh.
    • Karnataka: Launched in June 2023, the Shakti scheme
       allows women and transgender persons to travel free in ordinary government buses.
    • Tamil Nadu: Free travel for women on State Transport Corporation ordinary buses
       (whiteboard) in cities and towns since May 2021.
    • Delhi: Offers free travel to women on DTC and cluster buses
       via "Pink Tickets" since 2019.
    • Telangana: The Mahalakshmi scheme
       provides free travel for women on state-run (TGSRTC) buses.
    • Punjab: Provides free travel facilities to women on state-owned buses.
    • Andhra Pradesh: Implements free, or sometimes heavily subsidized, bus travel for women on RTC buses, particularly in specific sectors.
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FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Luxembourg   is the first and only country in the world to offer free public transport nationwide .  Since March 2020 , all buses, trains, a...