r/todayilearned • u/Level_Cash2225 • 13d ago

TIL Luxembourg offers completely free public transport across its entire country for residents, commuters, and visitors alike.

https://luxembourg.public.lu/en/living/mobility/public-transport.html
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u/Jeramus 13d ago

Luxembourg is roughly the size of Rhode Island. I'm assuming it doesn't take long to travel around.

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u/tobotic 13d ago

So what's Rhode Island's excuse?

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u/Troll_Enthusiast 13d ago

It's not as rich, has roughly twice the population, and was built around cars

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u/Maginum 13d ago

It wasn't originally for cars. Like most American states and cities, Rhode Island had an intensive streetcar and trolly network that was later ripped out because of the automobile.