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The city of Nijmegen has joined an NS pilot project to provide 500 residents with six months of free train travel starting this September. The initiative targets individuals who face financial barriers to public transport, aiming to improve regional mobility and gather data on travel habits. If applications exceed the available slots, the municipality will select participants through a lottery system.

The political party GroenLinks-PvdA has proposed a temporary nine-euro monthly travel pass to combat rising fuel costs and encourage off-peak train use. While the plan has received broad support from the NS and various political groups, debates continue regarding how to fund the initiative long-term. This 'climate ticket' aims to fill empty train seats during quiet periods while providing financial relief to commuters throughout the summer.