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More for greener transport

September 19, 2007

A sample of 25 000 EU citizens has shown that a majority would be willing to pay more to use less polluting transport, though most would want the limit set at 10% more.

[mailchimp_signup][/mailchimp_signup]The findings come in the latest Eurobarometer poll, which also indicated that 90% of respondents believe improved public transport would be the best solution to traffic problems in their area.

This news story is taken from the September 2007 edition of T&E Bulletin.

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