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Luxembourg by night
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LUXEMBOURG’S Transport Minister Francois Bausch hailed it a “great day” as the country became the first in the world to offer free public transport on Saturday.
“You will no longer need a ticket to board any national bus, train or the tram. Commuters from neighbouring countries will benefit from reduced fares,” the public transport network announced.
Passengers already travelled for free on Saturdays but charges have now been scrapped altogether.
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