[SustainableTompkins] FW: Pilot program with free bus in Eindhoven

[Anthony Ingraham]

> [Original Message]
> From: Piper R.W. Hollier <piper at xs4all.nl>
> To: Anthony Ingraham <owlgorge at earthlink.net>
> Date: 3/2/2007 10:42:37 AM
> Subject: Pilot program with free bus in Eindhoven
>
> Yes, I know, it should be free for everyone, all the time, and it should
be 
> a hydrogen fuel-cell hybrid bus that doesn't stink, rumble, and roar, but 
> maybe this will help get a foot in the door.
>
> Piper
>
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> Dutch Public Broadcasting (NOS) news
> 1 March 2007
>
> Pilot program with free bus in Eindhoven
>
> A pilot program begins today with free bus transportation for children 
> below the age of 12 and seniors 65 and older. The city wants to improve 
> mobility and air quality with the pilot program, which will last a year
and 
> a half.
>
> The target groups recently received passes with which they can board the 
> bus for free. The pass is valid from 9 AM, after the morning rush hour is 
> over. In the weekend, on holidays, and in the months of July and August, 
> the pass is valid all day long.
>
> Eindhoven has set aside one million euros for the pilot program. Free 
> public transportation for seniors and children is already a great success 
> elsewhere in Europe.
>
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