Free Transport Scheme Expanded Across Portugal and UK
Portugal has started a new law giving free public transport to former combatants. The city of Porto is also offering free bus travel to residents. This is a test program to see how the transport system works.
The law was proposed by the Chega party and changed by the PSD. Most political parties supported the new law. The program in Porto began with 44,000 people signing up. This is similar to a previous free bus program in Cascais. The goal is to see how the city’s buses are used.
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Highlights
Free Transport for Veterans
A new law makes free public transport available to all former combatants in Portugal.
Chega Party Proposed Law
The Chega party started the plan to offer free transport.
PSD Amendments Supported
The PSD party made changes to the proposed law.
Porto Tests Free Bus Travel
The city of Porto is testing free bus travel for residents.
Cascais Program Similar
The Porto scheme is similar to a previous free bus program in Cascais.