Brussels to make public transport free on high air pollution days
by Arthur Neslen in Brussels from Environment | The Guardian on (#3GT7T)
The new rules will also see car speed limits cut and wood-burning stoves banned in a drive to improve air quality in the city
Brussels has moved to make the city's public transport and bike share system free on the smoggiest days in a bid to drive down pollution levels and meet EU air quality directives.
After two consecutive days of high particulate matter (PM) levels - defined as surpassing an average of 51-70 micrograms per cubic metre of air - buses, trams and metros would have to open their doors completely free, under new city council rules.
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