September 22, 2025|
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|2 months agoBasel Launches Pioneering Car-Free Incentive Program
Canton offers CHF 1,500 credit for public transport and bike purchases to residents who permanently surrender their vehicles
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- Basel-Stadt launches environmental bonus program offering CHF 1,500 credit for giving up cars
- Program targets residents aged 18-80 who owned a car for at least one year
- Participants must commit to not using a car for three years
- Basel aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2037
By The Numbers
CHF 700,000
Total program budget
400
Number of environmental bonuses available
CHF 1,500
Credit amount per participant
They Said
"The campaign is intended to help achieve Basel's climate protection target of net zero by 2037"
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Basel Launches Groundbreaking Car-Free Initiative
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Program Details and Eligibility
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Environmental Impact and Climate Goals
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