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Near free public transport eases congestion on Germany’s roads

Near free public transport eases congestion on Germany’s roads

TOM SIMS URBAN traffic congestion eased in the weeks after Germany made public transport almost free, data show, suggesting an experiment by Europe's largest economy to combat its addiction to cars may be having some success. Since the beginning of June, Germany has sold a monthly ticket for nine euros ($9.21) that is valid for unlimited trips on a vast swathe of its public transport network. The offer, which continues through August, was designed to take the sting out of soaring inflation and cut vehicle emissions. It was a bold move for the home of automakers BMW, Mercedes and Volkswagen,…
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