Against the increase in public transport prices, let's implement our motion
The Greens are asking for a 25% reduction in the costs of the Arcobaleno subscription
Contesto
Against the rise of public transport prices, implement our motion 📊
Dettagli operativi
Oppose the increase in public transportation prices, implement our motion The Swiss Alliance Pass has justified the price increase of public services with the rise in costs due to inflation and political decisions. However, as it is difficult to understand for ecologists, who recall that the FFS, the Swiss Federal Railways, were second only to Trenitalia in the ranking of European railway companies. According to official data, the FFS recorded a 15% increase in ticket prices from 2022 to 2023, while the average Swiss inflation rate was 3.5% in the same period. This means that public transportation prices have increased faster than the same inflation rate. Ecologists are opposing this decision, arguing that public transportation prices should be reduced, not increased. "Switzerland must become a model for sustainable mobility, not an example of how to increase public service prices," says the Greens' spokesperson. According to the Greens' motion, public transportation ticket prices should be reduced by 20% by 2025. This means that a train ticket from Lausanne to Lugano, currently costing 34.50 CHF, would be reduced to 27.60 CHF. But how is it possible to reduce public transportation ticket prices? Here are some ideas from the Greens: - Reduction of FFS management costs: the Greens argue that FFS management costs could be reduced by 10% thanks to the implementation of new technologies and reduced maintenance costs. - Increase in company profitability: the Greens argue that increased profitability could be achieved through the implementation of new marketing strategies and the promotion of public services. - Reduction of ticket purchase costs: the Greens argue that ticket purchase costs could be reduced thanks to the implementation of new payment technologies and r...
Punti chiave
Against the increase in prices of public transportation, implement our motion. The Greens invite all citizens to sign the motion to request a reduction in the prices of public transportation. The procedure for signing the motion is available on the Greens' website. Citizens can also contact their elected representatives to request their support for the motion. In Ticino, the development of public transportation has been a significant step forward in recent years. Starting from 2020, new service schedules and new bus lines have been implemented, improving the mobility of residents in Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno, and Mendrisio. However, despite these advances, many citizens continue to complain about the increase in ticket prices. The motion proposed by the Greens requires a 10% reduction in public transportation prices by 2024. This means that a ticket of 2.50 francs could be reduced to 2.25 francs. At the national level, the average ticket price is 2.80 francs, so a 10% reduction would mean a ticket of 2.52 francs. The Energy Law (LSE) of 2003 establishes that public transportation companies must guarantee free transportation for middle and high school students attending public schools. This law has also been extended to young people up to the age of 20. However, despite this regulation, many young people continue to complain about the cost of tickets. In addition, the regulation on free transportation for school students has been further implemented with the Education and Vocational Training Law (LIFP) of 2018. This law requires public transportation companies to guarantee free transportation for middle and high school students attending public schools. ⚠️ A reduction in public transportation prices could have a positive impact on sustainable mobility. According to a s...