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France and Germany are home to two of Europe's largest and most developed transport systems, supporting millions of passenger and freight journeys every day. Yet, according to the 2026 Transport Sector Health Index (TSHI), neither country ranks among Europe's top-performing transport systems.

Falling short?

Si quieres que la gente viaje en autobús, construye un autobús que la gente realmente quiera usar — luego añade una recompensa. En toda Europa, ciudades y regiones experimentan con incentivos que empujan a los viajeros lejos del auto: desde exoneraciones totales de tarifa y tarifas planas bajísimas hasta sistemas de puntos, loterías y presupuestos de movilidad patrocinados por empleadores. Las metas son familiares — desobstruir carreteras, reducir emisiones, ampliar el acceso — pero las tácticas son variadas, ingeniosas, incentivadas y, a veces, contraintuitivas.

FARE GAME: Cómo las ciudades europeas están usando incentivos para persuadir a la gente de tomar el autobús

If you want people to ride the bus, build a bus people actually want to ride -then add a reward. Across Europe, cities and regions are experimenting with incentives that nudge travellers away from the car: from full fare waivers and rock-bottom flat fares to points systems, lotteries and employer mobility budgets. The aims are familiar territory - unclog roads, cut emissions, broaden access - but the tactics are varied, inventive, incentivised and sometimes counterintuitive.

FARE GAME: How European cities are using incentives  to persuade people to take the bus

Imagina esto: vas en bicicleta al trabajo, tomas un tranvía o compartes un patinete eléctrico en lugar de conducir solo, y tu ciudad te recompensa. No solo con la satisfacción de reducir tu huella de carbono, sino con algo tangible: un café gratis, comestibles con descuento, una tarifa reducida de transporte público o incluso puntos para tu declaración de impuestos.

¿Qué hay para ti? Por qué los eco-recompensas y la teoría del empujón podrían transformar la forma en que viajamos

Imagine this: you cycle to work, take a tram, or share an e-scooter instead of driving alone and your city rewards you. Not just with the satisfaction of lowering your carbon footprint, but with something tangible: a free coffee, discounted groceries, a reduced public transport fare, or even points toward your tax bill.

What’s in it  for you… Why eco-rewards and nudge theory could transform the way we travel

Getting around shouldn’t be a privilege tied to where you live. But in many rural and peri-urban areas, access to public transport remains a real challenge. Infrequent departures, long travel times, and poor coverage mean that private vehicles are often the only realistic option. For many, especially the elderly, young people, and those with disabilities, this lack of reliable transport can be isolating. Limiting not just access to jobs or education, but also to social activities and essential services.

Closing the Rural Mobility Gap: How Nemi’s DIGITAL BUS Is Making Public Transport Smarter, and More Inclusive

Public transport is an essential part of urban life, offering numerous benefits to individuals and communities. Here are five striking facts about public transport, with a focus on Latin America:

5 Striking Facts About Public Transport in Latin America

Brasil, el país más grande de América Latina, no es ajeno a los desafíos de la movilidad urbana. Con megaciudades como São Paulo y Río de Janeiro, gestionar el tráfico y mantener en movimiento a millones de residentes de manera eficiente no es tarea fácil. Pero Brasil no se está rindiendo. Está implementando soluciones innovadoras en el transporte público, la movilidad verde e incluso en plataformas de transporte compartido para enfrentar estos retos de manera directa.

El reto de la movilidad urbana en Brasil: el tráfico en São Paulo y Río de Janeiro

Brazil, like much of Central and South America, has significant challenges in meeting the mobility needs of citizens in rapidly growing urban areas. But help is at hand in the form of intelligent transport systems and smarter public transit.

Brazil’s battle with traffic congestion

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Falling short?

FARE GAME: Cómo las ciudades europeas están usando incentivos para persuadir a la gente de tomar el autobús

FARE GAME: How European cities are using incentives to persuade people to take the bus

¿Qué hay para ti? Por qué los eco-recompensas y la teoría del empujón podrían transformar la forma en que viajamos

What’s in it for you… Why eco-rewards and nudge theory could transform the way we travel

Closing the Rural Mobility Gap: How Nemi’s DIGITAL BUS Is Making Public Transport Smarter, and More Inclusive

5 Striking Facts About Public Transport in Latin America

El reto de la movilidad urbana en Brasil: el tráfico en São Paulo y Río de Janeiro

Brazil’s battle with traffic congestion

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