Public Transport Tickets Marked Down on Car-Free Day
Biodieseliä on kokeiltu kolme vuotta noin 300 bussin polttoaineena
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International Car Free Day is observed on Tuesday—a day when commuters are challenged to take the bus or ride a bicycle to work instead of driving. To encourage Car Free Day, authorities in several cities have slashed prices on single mass transport tickets.
This year, the European-wide campaign draws attention to the importance of local level efforts in tackling climate change. That said, city officials across Europe are urging commuters to consider alternative transport modes to the car, such as cycling, walking and public transport. Organisers also promote car-sharing and car-pooling.
Cities across Finland are marking the day with urban street events.
Tuesday’s Car Free Day, the tenth to be held in Finland, caps off European Mobility Week. According to organisers, the week's events contribute to raising citizens’ awareness on the damages of heavy reliance on fossil-fuelled private cars.
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