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Netherlands eyes 49 euro unlimited off peak ticket to slash travel costs
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Published on 25 April 2026
A €49 pass could cut leisure trips by 60%
The Dutch government is considering a €49 summer ticket offering unlimited off-peak travel on public transport, backed by the PRO party. The idea is to reduce reliance on cars amid rising fuel costs and an ongoing energy crisis. If approved, the pass could make leisure trips about 60% cheaper and is being lined up for parliamentary backing.
- Netherlands proposes a €49 unlimited off peak summer transport pass
- The move targets higher fuel costs and the energy crisis
- Backed by the PRO party, it aims to reduce car travel
- Leisure trips could become up to 60% cheaper if approved
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