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Article about free public transport in Carbusters

Check out this article about free public transport from the latest issue of Carbusters! It is great to promote walking and biking as alternatives to driving, and of course these two means of transportation are the most ecological and healthy. … Continue reading

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Annual report from Planka.nu (Stockholm, Sweden)

One year ago, when we summarized our 2008, we where a bit cocky and claimed that it had been our most active and successful year so far. We could definitely say the same thing this year as well, because 2009 … Continue reading

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New report: Travel doesn’t have to cost the earth!

In celebration of the World Carfree Day and the European Mobility Week we are today very proud to present our first English report. Travel doesn’t have to cost the earth is a translation of a report we released in Swedish … Continue reading

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Organized fare-dodgers in Paris jumping the barriers

If we refuse to buy tickets, it is not because we disrespect the common good, as many dutiful ticket-buyers might think, but on the contrary because we take it seriously. Ideally, we consider it fair play to give an amount … Continue reading

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Successful Free Transport Day in Bremen!

On the 16th of May, the Klimaplenum Bremen, an independent local environmental group, organized a “Free Transport Day” (Umsonstfahrtag) in their hometown in northern Germany. Activists gathered to ride trains and buses for free and to engage the public in … Continue reading

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Bremen: Freerideday – Reclaim your public transport!

On saturday the 16th of may there will be actions for free public transport in the german city Bremen. The organizers are stressing opposition to ever-raising fares and the importance of public transport in the battle against climate changes. On … Continue reading

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Annual report for 2008 from Planka.nu (Stockholm, Sweden)

2008 was definitly the most active year in the history of Planka.nu (we started in 2001). We decided early on to broaden our perspectives and push harder for free public transport as one (out of many) solutions to the climate … Continue reading

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Against price increase in public transport in Toruń

We know that we’re a bit late in publishing this action account, that’s because we had some problems getting this blog up and running. Even though it’s a bit old we still thinks it’s inspiring to read! /Fpt.com crew On … Continue reading

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Free public transport in Zagreb!

Yesterday the Croatian capital Zagreb introduced free public transport in the wider downtown area, according to the Croatian Times, the head of Zagreb Municipal Transit System (ZET) said: “This is designed to reduce car traffic in the centre and encourage … Continue reading

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