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“There are many activities in the capital so that people can comfortably move around the city, regardless of the method they choose: public transport, bicycle, car, walking, scooter or anything else. Vilnius has a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan and it is not a theoretical document, but a set of projects that are being carried out in the city and a common urban mobility strategy. Mobility is much more than just transportation, it is the entire travel experience that a person experiences when moving from home.
Public transport is one of the main modes of transport, and its free days, which Vilnius donates, are a symbolic greeting for those who ride buses and trolleybuses every day, as well as an incentive for those who do not usually use public transport ”, says Modesta Gusarovienė, Head of Transport Services.
On a car-free day, public transport controllers will abandon conventional minibuses and also travel only by bus and trolley to keep order in the city. In addition, they will distribute brochures to JUDU on mobility progress and planned activities in Vilnius, according to a press release.
On September 22, those traveling by public transport will not need to activate tickets on the bus, trolley or mobile applications m.Ticket and Trafi.
Also on this day, Vilnius residents and city guests are invited to use the “Build and Drive” parking lots on Ukmergės str. 246 (together with PC “Senukai”), Sėlių str. 62 (Žvėrynas) and near Savanorių ave. 124. Leaving your car in them will make it convenient to get to the city center by public transport.
Over the years, Vilnius has acquired more than 350 new buses and trolleybuses, including the first electric buses to operate in the central part of Vilnius. This summer, 50 new affordable, modern designed and comfortable buses were introduced. By the end of September, public transport in the capital will be separated across Europe by more than 70% of the city. new buses.
It is recalled that by decision of the Vilnius City Council, it is possible to travel for free by public transport in the capital 6 times a year: February 16, March 11, July 6, September 22. – International day without cars and lighting of the Christmas tree and New Year’s Eve.
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