Press Release: Combating urban pollution: German aid programme cleared

The European Commission on 8 March 2006 authorised the extension of Saxony’s programme aimed at reducing urban pollution caused by exhaust gases from buses and by greenhouse gas emissions. This programme, which had been launched in 2001, provided financial support for municipalities and businesses responsible for public transport services. It was aimed at reducing emissions through the procurement of new, more environmentally efficient public transport vehicles and better traffic management.