The Milieu Centraal campaign, which provides citizens with sustainable tips and advice, started this week. “Just like you don’t drink a drop of alcohol during ‘Dry January’ in January, #no drip petrol You are advised not to leave the car from June 6 to July 1, “it sounds. “Get the bike more often and get to know all the other alternatives to the car.” Those who participate have a chance to win prizes such as an electric bicycle or a subscription for the Dutch Railways.
But many Dutch people react displeased, it writes General Newspaper† Leaving a car is not possible for everyone and because of the record prices for petrol, many are already cutting back on their car use. “We just want normal prices. Take care of that!” is the tenor of the reactions. “First make sure that public transport becomes a good alternative for everyone in terms of price and travel time,” it sounds elsewhere.
Nevertheless, Milieu Centraal plans to organize the campaign annually from now on.