The Monaco Bus Company (CAM) has achieved a significant milestone in 2023, with over seven million trips recorded on its network, a number that echoes the pre-pandemic figures and underscores a robust resurgence in public transport usage within the Principality. This accomplishment, announced on Thursday, highlights the community's increasing embrace of sustainable transport solutions.
This year's figures mark a significant recovery, matching the record last seen in 2017. Following that peak, usage had dipped to around six million annually in 2018 and 2019, before dramatically falling to four million during the peak pandemic years of 2020 and 2021. The return to over seven million trips in 2023 is seen as a strong indicator of renewed confidence and shifting mobility preferences among residents and visitors alike.
CAM officials have expressed optimism about these developments, viewing them as a positive reflection of the growing trend towards soft mobility in Monaco. The resurgence in bus travel not only highlights the effectiveness of the Principality's strategies to promote public transport but also aligns with broader environmental goals, enhancing urban livability and sustainability.
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