Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Free public transportation a source of pride in Bozeman

bozemandailychronicle.com: "Local nonprofits tirelessly provide services to the homeless and victims of domestic abuse. They provide food and other necessities to low-income. Health care workers volunteer daily to provide care who would otherwise not be able to afford it. Individuals work with the courts to acts guardians to abused children. And there are those who train and make themselves available on a moment’s notice to rescue those injured or lost in the backcountry. And others who give time and effort to make our free public transportation work or provide recreation opportunities for the disabled."

Saturday, January 7, 2017

Free travel in Luxembourg for students under 30

Luxemburger Wort : "Students from Luxembourg aged from 18 to 30 will be able to benefit from free bus, rail and tram travel in Luxembourg starting August 1, 2017.

The new measure was announced on Friday, following pressure from the "Association des cercles d'étudiants" (ACEL) and other organisations to expand the free transport offer in Luxembourg.

"We want to allow young people to study in the best conditions. This is a way for the country to invest in its future,” Higher Education Minister Marc Hansen said announcing the measure on Friday."