Romania: More localities in Romania adopt walk-to-school program

October 9, 2025

More localities in Romania adopt walk-to-school program
Oct 9, 2025

More localities in Romania adopt walk-to-school program.

Pedibus, a program that encourages primary school pupils to walk to school, has expanded to almost ten cities in the country after being launched in Sfântu Gheorghe five years ago, Agerpres reported. The program is already operating in several localities in Covasna, Harghita, and Mure? (…)

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