According to the UNWTO, 75% of CO2 emissions in the tourism sector are linked to transport. The sustainable transition in mobility is therefore one of the major challenges at a time when climate change is becoming more visible by the day. Trains are one of the figureheads of sustainable mobility, particularly in France where the majority of the network is electric. But how can we encourage more people to choose the train over other modes of transport when its exorbitant fares are constantly being singled out for criticism? Now more than ever, it is essential to combine ecological and economic considerations to encourage the development of sustainable tourism.
To reread the first part of this analysis, click here. Price: the sinews of war While more and more travellers are adopting the train, its sometimes high fares discourage many. According to a Greenpeace report, train tickets are on average twice as expensive as plane tickets for the same journey. A...
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