Montpellier's public transport usage has surged by a third since it became free a year ago, with 110 million trips recorded. The initiative aims to promote CO2-free mobility and alleviate living costs. Funded through commercial revenue, employer taxes, and public funding, the scheme has sparked debate over taxpayer costs and investment in transport. Montpellier is the largest European city to implement such a measure, following examples set by Tallinn, Luxembourg, and Malta. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)