Basel-City is paying people to ditch their cars.
The canton’s new “environmental bonus” scheme offers residents CHF 1,500 worth of credit for public transport, car-sharing or a shiny new bike - if they permanently give up their private vehicle.
The programme, funded with CHF 700,000 from Basel’s transport fund, will run for two years and cover around 400 bonuses.
Applicants must be between 18 and 80, have owned their car for at least a year, and promise to stay car-free for three years.
Health insurance up again
Health insurance premiums are set to rise again next year.
Petition calls for Palestine recognition
A petition calling on Switzerland to recognise Palestine as a state has been handed over in Bern.
Activists invade stage at UBS event in Zurich
Several activists interrupted UBS boss Sergio Ermotti during a public discussion in Zurich last night.
New debt law to be discussed in Bern
This week parliament dives into a big debate: the law on debt enforcement – it could be good news for those who have over extended themselves.
Active shooter plan for Geneva schools
Geneva’s primary schools will soon have an Active Shooter plan - a protocol for attacks involving armed individuals.
More you fly, more you pay
A Green Party parliamentarian is proposing that air travellers pay more tax on each flight they take over the course of a year.
