‘Respect is very simple’ - 2nd National Day of Respect on public transport 3 May 2024 - National Day of Respect on Public Transport

The responsibles for public transport gathered at the Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg funicular railway station to take a symbolic photo with the central message of the National Day for Respect on Public Transport: ‘Respect is simple’.

Under the patronage of the Minister for Mobility and Public Works, Yuriko Backes, this initiative, launched in 2023 by the CFL, will continue in collaboration with the Public Transport Administration, the City of Luxembourg, Luxtram and the TICE. It will be accompanied by awareness-raising and communication measures on public transport and the social networks of the stakeholders involved.

Although the majority of journeys are incident-free, there are problematic situations characterised by forms of mental, verbal or physical violence against women and men who work every day to provide a quality mobility service to an ever-increasing number of customers. The campaign aims to sensitise public transport users to the importance of respect in their interactions with other passengers as well as with public transport staff. Respect as a fundamental social value requires a constant collective commitment. Everyone has a role to play in creating a climate of respect, goodwill and tolerance in public spaces, especially on public transport. The National Day of Respect is a special opportunity to emphasise this fundamental value and to promote a culture of respect in Luxembourg society.

‘You don't have to be a superhero to put a smile on the face of public transport staff or other passengers: a simple “Hello” is enough,’ says Yuriko Backes, Minister for Mobility and Public Works. ‘On the occasion of the National Day of Respect on Public Transport, I would like to remind everyone of the importance of behaving politely and courteously towards staff and other passengers.’

‘Travelling on public transport is an integral part of social life. Journeys must therefore take place with respect for everyone and every individual as a cardinal value for our good coexistence", unanimously declare Lydie Polfer, Mayor of the City of Luxembourg, Patrick Goldschmidt, Alderman responsible for mobility in the City of Luxembourg, Marc Wengler, Director General of CFL, Helge Dorstewitz, currently Director of New Lines and successor to André von der Marck as Director General of Luxtram, Alex Kies, Director of the Public Transport Administration, Lex Bentner, Head of the Bus Service of the City of Luxembourg and Mike Schoos, Director General of TICE.
 
Communicated by the Ministry of Mobility and Public Works / National Company of Luxembourg Railways (CFL) / City of Luxembourg