Poll results
Should buses and trains on public transport be free of charge for schoolchildren, trainees and students?
Support
Reject
Don't know
PolitPro Community – 3875 respondents – 13.12.2023-20.12.2023
Poll information
Should buses and trains on public transport be free of charge for schoolchildren, trainees and students? Survey results: 74% voted in favor of free local public transport, 23% against.
:undecided% chose the answer "Don't know". The survey was conducted among 3875 users of the PolitPro app during 13.12.2023-20.12.2023. The results are not representative, but may give a rough idea of the political mood around the issue.
Pros - What's in favor?
- Promote mobility and accessibility: Free public transportation would encourage students to use public transportation instead of relying on private vehicles. This would improve mobility and make it easier to reach educational institutions and training sites. Free transportation would facilitate access to education and training for young people.
- Relieving the burden on families: Free public transportation would relieve the financial burden on families. Transportation costs to get to school, training, or college can be a significant part of families' budgets. If these costs were eliminated, families could use their money for other important expenses and would have greater financial flexibility.
- Sustainability and environmental protection: Free public transport would help reduce private transport and thus make a positive contribution to environmental protection. More people would use public transport, which would reduce traffic on the roads and cut CO2 emissions. This would be a step towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly society.
Cons - What's against it?
- Financial burden: Free public transportation would require significant financial resources. The cost of operating and maintaining transit systems would have to be met from elsewhere, such as through tax increases or cuts in other areas. These additional costs could be a burden on public budgets.
- Equity and subsidies: Free public transit could be considered a form of subsidy. The question of equity arises because not only pupils, trainees and students would benefit from free public transport. Those who already have a higher income or no longer go to school could also benefit from this subsidy, even though they do not necessarily need it.
- Quality and capacity issues: free public transit could lead to quality and capacity issues. If more people use public transportation, transit systems could become congested and bottlenecks could occur. This could lead to overcrowded buses and trains and affect the quality of transportation service. In addition, public transportation systems may not be able to handle the increase in demand, which could lead to unreliable schedules and longer travel times.