Zurich Approves Groundbreaking 1-Franc-Per-Day Public Transport Pass

Zurich voters support revolutionary public transport pricing initiative, reducing annual travel pass costs from 800 to 365 francs, sparking nationwide transit accessibility debate.

Key Takeaways

Zurich voters approved reducing annual public transport pass costs from 800 to 365 francs
Swiss transport associations expressed criticism over generalized discounts
The initiative was approved contrary to city parliament recommendations

By The Numbers

365

Swiss Francs per year for new transport pass

800

Swiss Francs previous annual pass cost

They Said

"Public transport always costs the same, even if customers pay less – in the end, the taxpayer pays more"
— Litra and Alliance Swiss Pass

Groundbreaking Transit Initiative

Implementation and Impact

Industry Response and Concerns

Future Implications

Sources & References

Will Zurich really get '1-franc-a-day' travel pass and how will it work?

The Local Switzerland

Swiss public transport groups criticise discounted tickets

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Key Takeaways

Zurich voters approved reducing annual public transport pass costs from 800 to 365 francs
Swiss transport associations expressed criticism over generalized discounts
The initiative was approved contrary to city parliament recommendations

By The Numbers

365

Swiss Francs per year for new transport pass

800

Swiss Francs previous annual pass cost

They Said

"Public transport always costs the same, even if customers pay less – in the end, the taxpayer pays more"
— Litra and Alliance Swiss Pass

Key Takeaways

By The Numbers

They Said

Groundbreaking Transit Initiative

Implementation and Impact

Industry Response and Concerns

Future Implications

Sources & References

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