The city of Montpellier in France has recently launched a new initiative to provide free public transport to its residents, reports Breaking News.
Starting from Thursday night, locals with a special pass can ride trams and buses without any charge.
However, tourists and visitors will still have to pay €1.60 for each trip they take, reports Breaking News.
The move to introduce free public transport was one of the pledges made by the city’s Socialist mayor, Michael Delafosse, who was elected in 2020.
Delafosse said the initiative was part of a “European commitment to the climate and purchasing power”, reports Breaking News.
“We have set up an association to help other European mayors make the same choice,” he said, reports Breaking News.
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