Offer from the municipalities

Climate tickets on loan are becoming increasingly popular

More and more Styrians are leaving their cars at home from time to time(Bild: Klemens Groh)

Many municipalities and associations offer transferable climate tickets that citizens can borrow. In some cases, they have to be reserved six months in advance, such is the demand.

If you live in Bruck an der Mur and want to go on a weekend trip in Styria, you can travel for free - at least if you book early enough. This is because the Upper Styrian district town is just one of many municipalities that provides its citizens with climate tickets to borrow. "The offer is basically free and has been very well received. We are fully booked with advance bookings until October," says spokesman Helmut Maier.

"We were very surprised at how popular it was. We have expanded from two to four tickets and are now considering buying even more." The ticket can be borrowed four times a year for 72 hours. If you lose the ticket, you have to pay for it: 568 euros.

"There are no two days when all seven tickets are with us.

Katrin Rinner, Stadt Weiz

There are seven climate tickets available in Weiz, which can be borrowed for a maximum of two days at a time. "There are no two days on which all seven tickets are with us. They are constantly in circulation," says Katrin Rinner from the municipality. Borrowing costs 10.50 euros per day for adults and 5.90 euros for senior citizens.

In Leibnitz in southern Styria, the service is free of charge. Citizens can even borrow the climate ticket two days a week.