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Estonia became the first European country to introduce free public transport traffic throughout the country
According to the Minister of Economy and Tourism, in 11 of the 15 regions since early July , passengers are free to use the buses. Infrastructure Estonia, Kadri Simson, the country's authorities want to stop the exodus of rural people in the cities and contribute to the protection of the environment. In Tallinn, it is estimated that free buses can reduce the frequency of use of private cars by citizens.
In 2017, the Estonian Parliament has set a goal of maintaining the costs of traditional fuels by 2030 by 2030. "We must find ways to convince people of the importance of fuels. using more environmentally friendly means of transport, "Simpson told AFP
In Tallinn, public transport became free in 2013, but only for city residents . The mayor of Taavis Aas believes the program is a success, despite the growth in the number of cars in recent years.
According to surveys, about half of passengers have started using public transport more often since their release.
This project is financed from the state budget
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