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

The Lazio region around Rome is offering its residents aged 16 to 25 the chance to travel for free on regional Cotral buses and Trenitalia trains this summer.

The Lazio on Tour for Free 2023 initiative, in effect from 21 July until 15 September, is available to 16- to 25-year-olds resident in Lazio and is designed to encourage young people to explore their region by public transport.

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Regional authorities say they hope the measure will encourage young people "to explore our beautiful region, so rich in villages and nature, which they will be able to visit without transportation costs."

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 21 July and 15 September.

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The Leonardo Express shuttle train to Fiumicino airport and the Trenitalia Civitavecchia express service are not included in the initiative.

For full details see Regione Lazio website.