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Spanish Cities Unveil European Mobility Week Plans With Free Transit and Car‑Free Days

Municipal leaders frame one‑day perks as gateways to road‑safety outreach alongside longer‑term mobility changes.

Overview

  • Murcia announced free public transport on 16 September, coinciding with the Romería, and again on 22 September for the European Car‑Free Day, extending the offer to buses and the tram.
  • Vitoria‑Gasteiz will offer free rides on urban buses, the BEI and the tram on 22 September, tied to the 15 September launch of its low‑emission zone and expanded paid‑parking areas.
  • Xàtiva will provide free urban bus service from 15 to 20 September and stage a nocturnal family bicicletada as part of its activity program.
  • Getxo scheduled a local car‑free day for Sunday 21 September with timed closures on key streets and restrictions on parking and circulation in central areas.
  • Other municipalities detailed outreach‑heavy agendas, including Torrent’s child road‑safety training and e‑mobility fair, Durango’s ‘Don’t be Dummy’ education sessions and family activities, Basauri’s guided walk and second‑hand bike market, and a Badajoz civic group’s call for a city bicycle plan and active participation.