paroolFeb 20, 2025, 02:00

Council supports free public transport for asylum seekers who volunteer

The Amsterdam city council has approved a pilot program for 2026 that provides free public transport to asylum seekers who volunteer, aiming to remove financial barriers to social integration. The six-month initiative will be evaluated for its effectiveness, alongside a supported proposal to research alternative identification systems for undocumented residents. Additionally, the council expressed its opposition to the criminalization of illegal stays to protect vulnerable populations within the city.

Politics Amsterdam Netherlands

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