Majority in House of Representatives wants cheaper public transport travel all year round
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A majority in the House of Representatives wants the cabinet to work on a permanent and affordable off-peak subscription for public transport. That subscription should be usable all year round. An off-peak subscription is a subscription for travellers who travel outside the busiest hours, so often not during the rush hour. The proposal comes from the party PRO.
According to the proposal, the subscription would help people who travel regularly by train, bus or tram, but not always at the busiest times. At present, there are mainly temporary offers and discounts. As a result, it is unclear to many travellers how long they will benefit. PRO believes that a permanent arrangement is better for people who are on the move every day or every week.
It is not yet known when or how the cabinet will respond to this proposal. A bill or decision does not yet exist. However, the support in the House shows that there is political interest in cheaper public transport. The costs of the subscription and how it should be financed are still subject to discussion.
For travellers in the Netherlands, this means no change for the time being. The current subscriptions and discounts remain in effect. It is nevertheless important to keep an eye on the proposal, as it could change the travel costs of many people in the future.
Sources: NL Times
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