Young people can explore Lazio for free by bus and rail.

The Lazio region around Rome is offering its residents aged 14 to 29 the chance to travel for free on regional Cotral buses and Trenitalia trains this summer.

The offer is available to Lazio residents registered on the Lazio Youth card app, entitling the user to free travel for 30 consecutive days between 1 July and 15 September.

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The Lazio on Tour for Free initiative, effective from 1 July until 15 September, is designed to encourage young people to explore their region by public transport.

Regione, torna "Lazio in tour", treni regionali e bus Cotral gratis per i giovani 14-29 anni. Iniziativa dal primo luglio al 15 settembre. In questo arco temporale, attivando "Lazio in tour gratis", spostamenti gratuiti per 30 giorni consecutivi https://t.co/7XaHB0a7gt

— Roma Mobilità (@romamobilita) June 30, 2024

Underlining that the 2024 edition of the initiative starts 20 days earlier than last year, regional authorities say they hope young people will take advantage of the opportuity "to discover all the beauties of our region without spending money on travel".

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The Lazio in Tour initiative does not include the Leonardo Express shuttle train from Rome to Fiumicino airport, the Trenitalia Civitavecchia express service or the capital's subway network.