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Luxembourg becomes first country with free public transport

Private cars are the most used means of transport in Luxembourg, but the government is hoping to change that with the new free ride policy. [AFP]

Luxembourg on Saturday became the first country in the world to offer free public transport, as the small and wealthy EU country tries to help less-well-off workers and reduce road traffic.

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