The government is offering billions to halve the price of public transport period cards. Region Dalarna plans to join but time is short.
The government is offering billions to halve the price of period cards. For travelers this would mean monthly cards from 400 kronor.
Region Dalarna wants to take the offer. However, time is short.
– We will try to join, says Abbe Ronsten (S), chairman of the public transport committee.
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The government and the Sweden Democrats plan to halve the price of monthly public transport passes nationwide from July 1 until year-end. A support package of around 7 billion kronor will go to regions to cover revenue losses.
The Tidö parties announced on Tuesday that the price of monthly public transport passes will be halved from July 1 until year-end. The 6.5 billion kronor measure is loan-financed in response to the energy crisis.
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Sofia Jarl (C), regional councillor in Dalarna, directs criticism at the government's plan for temporarily halved public transport fares.
Region Dalarna's regional council has decided to allocate up to 30 million kronor extra to the care choice for child and youth psychiatry (BUP) in 2026. The investment aims to retain care providers. The opposition warns that the funds will not solve the root problems.
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The Moderates in Region Dalarna presented a budget alternative yesterday ahead of the autumn election. The party opens the door to cooperation with the Sweden Democrats and other parties if moderate policies gain traction.
The union ver.di and the Municipal Employers' Association have reached an agreement on a new framework tariff contract for employees of municipal bus companies in Schleswig-Holstein. The deal includes improvements such as a higher annual bonus payment and a new substitute premium. No further strikes are threatened at present.
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Region Dalarna has presented its new work environment plan together with union representatives. The plan is described as positive by the unions and is expected to be approved the same day.