Riga, Latvia makes #publictransit free -- car-system doesn't work in snow and ice

Death toll rises from eastern Europe deep freeze | euronews, world news: "To encourage drivers to leave cars at home, authorities in Latvia’s capital Riga are offering free public transport until the worst of the snow clears."

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Tallinn: Free Public Transport | New Europe

Tallinn: Free Public Transport | New Europe: "The long-term environmental benefits to having less cars circulating are evident while citizens will also enjoy cleaner air and less noise pollution. Although several small and medium size cities have already converted to the free-fare public transport system, Tallinn is definitely setting an example and opening the way for other European capitals to follow."

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Plan to let unemployed ride buses free

Stagecoach backs ‘Bus for Jobs’ initiative | Eurotransport Magazine: "Transport Minister Norman Baker said: “Good bus services play a huge role in boosting economic growth by helping people to access employment and training opportunities. I have been encouraging bus operators to look at the fare deals they can offer to young people looking for work, so I congratulate the operators that are doing so in January and look forward to seeing other offers in the future.

“This move will benefit the industry as well as job seekers as young people are not only a key section of the market – they are the future of the local bus industry.”

Latest government figures show the free bus travel offer will be available to as many as 817,000 people who are currently out of work and claiming benefits."

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Free public transport is more and more a competitive requirement for events

CMW: In-depth features about the conferences, conventions, meetings and event industry: "In May 2011, the Prague City Council approved a new incentive for congress organisers in the form of free public transport for events with more than 500 participants. The support is for association congress organisers approved by the council, working on events with at least 20 per cent overseas delegates, for at least two nights."

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Drinks companies admit that drunk driving is a killer and pay out big bucks

Headline Story | equities.com: "LONDON - As London gears up to celebrate the end of an unforgettable year for the capital, Transport for London and Diageo reveal the incredible operation on New Year's Eve to ensure everyone gets home safe -- free of charge."

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Road traffic is out of control in Russia - now a 3 day jam

http://englishrussia.com/2011/12/20/hopeless-traffic-jams-in-moscow/

Heavy snowfall caused an almost 200-km traffic jam on a highway between Moscow and St. Petersburg. Photo by EPA/BGNES

Three-day 118 mile jam between Moscow and St. Petersburg

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"Recovery" ... we believe and do as before

"Recovery" ... we believe and do as before: "Yet the great catastrophe is we believe we can continue in the same way that growth returns, a country needs car factories. That we can continue to produce cars again and ever!"

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