Luxembourg has become the first country in the world to make public transportation free. The European country made the move to reduce car traffic, as cars account for nearly half of travel for work, and 71% of travel for leisure.
Public transportation will be free to all riders beginning in 2020 as the country struggles to deal with some of the worst congestion in Europe and air pollution in its capital city.
Free public transport in the French channel port of Dunkirk has given rise to a quiet revolution. Fare-free buses have made residents not only happier but also more active in their communities.
The German government is considering free public transit as a way of getting people out of their cars.
