Sweden to halve monthly public transport pass prices ahead of election

The temporary ⁠cuts, beginning on July 1, are expected to cost $699m

“We are undergoing the worst energy crisis ⁠the ⁠world has ever seen,” Busch said

May 26, 2026 17:52

STOCKHOLM: Sweden’s right-wing government said on Tuesday it has agreed to halve the price of monthly public transport passes in the second half of 2026, providing relief to ‌households ahead of ‌an election ‌for parliament due ⁠in September.