Riga to Offer Free Public Transport Starting September 1

The Latvian capital of Riga will eliminate fares on all municipal buses and trams beginning September 1. City officials state the initiative aims to boost ridership and promote eco-friendly urban transit.

27 Aug, 10:53 — 27 Aug, 10:53

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Rīga's public transport will be free on September 1

On the first day of the new academic year, September 1, all passengers on ‘Rīgas satiksme’ buses, trolleybuses and trams will be able to travel free of charge, ‘Rīgas satiksme’ said on August 27.

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1. septembrī Rīgas sabiedrisko transportu varēs izmantot bez maksas

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Riga to Offer Free Public Transport Starting September 1

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Rīga's public transport will be free on September 1

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1. septembrī Rīgas sabiedrisko transportu varēs izmantot bez maksas

Rīga's public transport will be free on September 1

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