Billie Eilish calls on her fans to take public transport to the concert in Vienna!

Billie Eilish calls on her fans to take public transport to the concert in Vienna!

After Arnold Schwarzenegger thrilled the Wiener Linien, another high-profile celebrity is now following with an important message. On Friday, June 6th, Billie Eilish, the US pop star, will also make an announcement on Vienna's public transport. Eilish encourages her fans to use public transport to get to her concert at the Wiener Stadthalle. Their powerful message: “Taking public transport is one of the most environmentally friendly ways to get around Vienna.”

The decision to use public transport plays an important role in climate protection. Arnold Schwarzenegger recently spoke about the importance of public transportation and thanked passengers. According to Wiener Linien, public transport is a central component of climate protection and only accounts for 1% of the city's ecological footprint. Every ticket sold helps reduce personal CO2 emissions.

Commute with responsibility

If a passenger takes public transport instead of a car, they can save up to 1.5 tonnes of CO2 per year. Reducing the number of cars not only protects the environment, but also has a positive effect on the traffic situation in the city. For example, a Vienna subway train that can accommodate 900 people could replace 790 cars, which further illustrates how essential the use of public transport is.

Bille Eilish's news will also be shared on Wiener Linien's social networks, including Instagram, increasing the anticipation among her fans. The direct call to take public transport to the concert is not only an announcement of a great event, but also a contribution to the mobility transition. After all, 34% of trips in Vienna are already made by public transport.

The future belongs to public transport

The advantages of local public transport are not just limited to Vienna. Across Austria, heavy investments are being made in the renewal and electrification of the rail network. By 2030, around 86 billion euros will flow into modernization, also to further advance environmentally friendly solutions. Climate protection in transport is an important issue that not only affects cities, but also our future.

The measures to promote buses and trains are already in full swing. Federal funding for local public transport will increase to 2 billion euros per year by 2025. The aim is to direct transport demand more towards public transport brands so that more people can switch to public transport and thus make a contribution to climate protection.

In times of climate crisis and urban growth, celebrity announcements like those from Billie Eilish and Arnold Schwarzenegger are not just entertainment, they also bring a crucial message for a future worth living in our city: Use public transport, because it's easier and more environmentally friendly!