The promise made by the Tidö coalition parties to allocate 6.5 billion kronor to halve the price of monthly public transport passes has generated mixed reactions among residents that SVT spoke to on the streets of Stockholm.
For some, the proposal smacks of electoral opportunism. “It’s the typical campaign bait,” says Anders Mellgren, who makes no secret of his skepticism toward an announcement that comes right in the final stretch before the polls.
Others, however, take a more favorable view of the initiative and believe it could have a real impact on people’s commuting habits. “A measure like this could encourage far more people to use public transport,” says Veronica Jiglind, who considers making fares cheaper a step in the right direction.
The proposal, which would represent a multi-billion-dollar investment in the collective transport system, thus divides the Swedish capital’s residents between those who see it as a calculated political maneuver and those who recognize its potential to transform urban mobility and reduce the use of private cars.
Original source: SVT Nyheter