Buses are now all free in Calais

Calais is the latest city to make buses free, coming after Dunkirk, Niort, Aubagne and around 30 other French towns.

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Published Wednesday 25 December 2019 - 15:00 Modified Wednesday 25 December 2019 - 15:00

Users will still have to get a ticket – at no charge – before boarding to help the authorities measure passenger numbers. People who have already bought tickets or have an annual card will be reimbursed.

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