Spain: Train fares cut to save energy

[marmar]

Train fares cut to save energy
13 April 2011

SPAIN: Under a national energy-saving plan approved by the cabinet last month, fares on RENFE suburban and medium-distance services are to be cut by 5% to encourage greater use of public transport.

The Ministry of Development expects this to result in 22 million fewer car journeys into major cities over four months.

Along with a package of measures including a reduction in the motorway speed limit from 120 to 110 km/h, the plan aims to save 286 million barrels of oil and €23bn a year, cutting annual CO2 emissions by 125 million tonnes.


http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/train-fares-cut-to-save-energy.html

[kestrel91316]

1. Here in Lost Angeles, when money gets tight, they cut service and raise fares

on mass transit. And then they scratch their heads when ridership drops further.

[toddwv]

2. What a provocative idea.

If you make things cheaper...more people will use them. Interesting.