January 31, 2025|
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|10 months agoGeneva pioneers free public transport for youth and students
Canton Geneva implements groundbreaking free public transport program for under-25s in education or low-income work, with half-price fares for elderly
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- Geneva became the first Swiss canton to implement free public transport for youth under 25 in education or low income
- The program started on January 1, 2025
- Elderly passengers now receive 50% discount on public transport
- Initial waiting times for passes reached up to 45 minutes
By The Numbers
CHF 32 million
Initial budget allocated
CHF 40-45 million
Expected total sales
CHF 400
Cost per child's pass covered by state
They Said
"It's not free transport but rather transport on offer"
"It's a good idea... many young people struggle financially"