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PRESS RELEASE
The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) European Bureau calls for more effective interconnections within transport systems to encourage travellers to take advantage of the range of individual mobility solutions. (continue here)
For contact details including the press spokespersons of the automobile clubs participating in EuroTest, please click here.
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Results: What was missing most was information
The results of the most recent EuroTest of local public transport systems in 23 European cities revealed that only two cities were graded as 'poor' and 'very poor'. However, there were nine ratings of 'acceptable', but eleven of 'good' and one rating of 'very good'. (continue here)
Click here to see the table with results (with symbols).
Click here to see the table with results (in percentages).
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City Dossiers
The City Dossiers compiled for each city tested provided details of relevant websites about the city transport systems, useful for travellers as well as a set of strengths and weaknesses each system offers. The aim is to facilitate exchanges of best practices between cities and thereby help them to improve their local public transport systems. (continue here)
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Methodology: How we tested
The test was carried out in several steps and included the following categories: 1. travel time, such as journey time, number of changes, headway, operating hours; 2. transfer, such as distance to walk, signposting, accessibility, link up with passenger cars and bicycles; 3. information prior to and after the trip and 4. offer of tickets and cost of trips. (continue here)
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Tips for using local public transport
Click here to see a set of practical tips for using local public transport across Europe.
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Demands on local public transport operators: The focus must be on customers
EuroTest's inspection of local public transport systems in 23 major European cities from Helsinki to Lisbon highlights that while most are not bad, from the best to the worst, all have components in need of improvement. (continue here)
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Problem case: Athens, where local public transport is a matter of luck
The city of Athens was initially put to the test, however due to various factors, such as unreliable information about departure/arrival times and prices, often provided only in Greek, the city was finally not included to the rating. (continue here)
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