Malta Offers Young Drivers €25,000 to Surrender Licenses to Combat Traffic Congestion

Malta. The smallest country in Europe, Malta has introduced a very unique and attractive tactic to control its serious traffic jams. To reduce the high volume of vehicles and the resulting road misery, the government has announced a driving license surrender scheme.Under this plan, the government has announced an incentive bonus of 25,000 Euros for young people who voluntarily give up their driving licenses. According to Malta's Transport Minister Chris Bonett, this scheme is specifically targeted at the younger generation.He stated that the main objective is to attract them towards public transport before they develop a habit of driving. Drivers...