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Spain to make some train journeys free from September
Inflation is everywhere. Over 50% consumer price increase has been experienced in Turkey and Sri Lanka. And even the US, whose economy has been growing steadily, saw a 9% increase in June, the highest rate in over four decades. Also, many countries in Europe are experiencing a sharp rise in energy prices, such as gas, electricity, and petrol. Those governments are trying to ease the pain of consumers through subsidies, tax reliefs, and price controls. The Spanish government already slashed the ticket prices for state-owned transport in half but they wanted to go even deeper and greener. Multi-journey tickets for various public trains are going to be free of charge from September till the end of the year. Why multiple tickets only? That’s because the government wants to provide daily commuters with economic and sustainable means of transportation instead of driving. Other European countries have been offering similar incentives for train passengers, especially during the summer to ease the financial burden on travelers and traffic congestion on the road. Whichever the case might be, nothing is free in a long term.
Enjoy reading the article and learning about Spain’s drastic action to cope with inflation.
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/spain-to-introduce-free-train-journeys/index.html
Spain to make some train journeys free from September
Inflation is everywhere. Over 50% consumer price increase has been experienced in Turkey and Sri Lanka. And even the US, whose economy has been growing steadily, saw a 9% increase in June, the highest rate in over four decades. Also, many countries in Europe are experiencing a sharp rise in energy prices, such as gas, electricity, and petrol. Those governments are trying to ease the pain of consumers through subsidies, tax reliefs, and price controls. The Spanish government already slashed the ticket prices for state-owned transport in half but they wanted to go even deeper and greener. Multi-journey tickets for various public trains are going to be free of charge from September till the end of the year. Why multiple tickets only? That’s because the government wants to provide daily commuters with economic and sustainable means of transportation instead of driving. Other European countries have been offering similar incentives for train passengers, especially during the summer to ease the financial burden on travelers and traffic congestion on the road. Whichever the case might be, nothing is free in a long term.
Enjoy reading the article and learning about Spain’s drastic action to cope with inflation.
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/spain-to-introduce-free-train-journeys/index.html
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