CNN reports:

With a population of 602,000, Luxembourg is one of Europe’s smallest countries — yet it suffers from major traffic jams.

But that could be about to change. Last month, it announced plans to make all public transport — trains, trams and buses — free from March 2020.

The government hopes the move will alleviate heavy congestion and bring environmental benefits, according to Dany Frank, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Mobility and Public Works.

Landlocked Luxembourg is one of the richest countries in Europe, with the highest per capita GDP in the European Union. [Continue reading…]