On December 9, 2021, commuters are expected to encounter a misty morning commute in central Oslo. From July onwards, the Norwegian city of Stavanger will offer free public transport to its residents.
Stavanger municipality in southwest Norway has allocated 200 million Norwegian Kroner 18.4 million US dollars to the project, the mayor, Kari Nessa Nordtun, said on Monday.
The public will be able to use all buses, boats, and trains in the city for an entire year free of charge.
The initiative aims to reduce car traffic and promote the use of sustainable transport in Norway's fourth-largest city.
By reducing the dependence on cars, the city aims to decrease its carbon footprint and alleviate congestion during peak hours, benefiting both the environment and motorists, the mayor said.
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The growth of the population and the thriving business sector have led to a surge in vehicle traffic in Stavanger.
At least 70 percent of all travel is conducted on foot, by bicycle, or on public transport, the city's government has said. The creation of free public transport will offer a colossal incentive for achieving this objective.
The budget and technical details of the initiative will be approved on June 19 at a local council meeting.