This will probably make you want to visit Luxembourg on your next family vacation: The tiny EU country is seeking to make travel free on its trains, trams and buses as part of efforts to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution. The re-elected coalition government of liberal Prime Minister Xavier Bettel said "free public transport will be introduced in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg's territory" from early 2020. Georges Merenz, who heads the FNCTTFEL-Landesverband, Luxembourg's main transport union, expressed concerns that the government plan would lead to job losses if nobody was needed to sell tickets. "As long as it is not cleared up, we cannot accept that," Merenz told AFP. He added he was also concerned people in rural areas would not benefit from free travel. Statement: Luxembourg's transport union is happy with the initiative taken by the government. Choose the appropriate one from the following options A -The statement is definitely true. B -The statement is probably true. C-The statement is cannot be determined. D -The statement is definitely false.
Statement Analysis: Luxembourg Transport Union
The question asks to evaluate the truthfulness of the statement: "Luxembourg's transport union is happy with the initiative taken by the government." based on the provided text.
Evaluating Union's Reaction
- The government plans to introduce free public transport in Luxembourg.
- Georges Merenz, head of the main transport union, expressed specific concerns regarding potential job losses and the benefits for rural areas.
- Merenz stated, "As long as it is not cleared up, we cannot accept that," indicating disapproval or at least conditional acceptance, not happiness.
Conclusion on Statement
The transport union, represented by Georges Merenz, has voiced concerns and conditional acceptance, not outright happiness, regarding the government's free public transport initiative. Therefore, the statement that the union is happy is factually incorrect based on the provided information.
The statement is definitely false.
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