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00:00Why Luxembourg has nationwide free transit and who's following the movement?

00:05Luxembourg has shown a shift towards more progressive transport policies over the years.

00:10In 2020, Luxembourg made public transport free, addressing severe traffic congestion

00:15and benefiting the 400,000 commuters. This initiative attracts international commuters

00:21daily, notably from France, Belgium and Germany, highlighting the policy's regional significance.

00:30Back in March 2020, Luxembourg made international headlines as the first nation to offer free

00:36public transport. The move aimed at easing congestion, reducing pollution and improving access.

00:43Cities like Dunkirk and Kansas City found inspiration in this approach.

00:50This decision to make public transport free was a multi-faceted plan meant to resolve many challenges

00:56that Luxembourg's transport and traffic faced. With nearly 200,000 daily cross-border commuters,

01:03infrastructure was strained. The government led by Prime Minister Xavier Betel framed free

01:08public transport as both an environmental and social policy.

01:15Prime Minister Xavier Betel's coalition, composed of the Democratic Party, Socialist Workers' Party,

01:21and the Greens, championed progressive policies. Their vision extended beyond congestion relief,

01:28encompassing climate change mitigation as practical policy. The free transport policy included legalizing

01:34cannabis and new public holidays, aligning the government's strategy with Europe's green agenda.

01:43Removing fares simplified Luxembourg's transit system. Previously, commuters paid two euros for

01:49two-hour travel. This elimination reduced collection costs and enforcement needs, enhancing equity.

01:56Experts suggest affordable mobility boosts labor market participation and essential service access,

02:02fostering inclusive growth.