Free TPG for those under 25 will come into force on January 1. The Constitutional Chamber rendered its decision on Thursday: it rejected the appeal filed, in their own name, by Yvan Zweifel and Adrien Genecand, two PLR deputies. At this stage, nothing stands in the way of the implementation of price reductions of 100% for young people and 50% for AVS and AI beneficiaries.
Enough to satisfy Pierre Maudet, the State Councilor responsible for mobility. “I fought to carry out this project for the middle class, which aims to reduce household budgets. I am pleased that justice confirms that everything was done according to the rules.”
The appellants opposed this new pricing, asserting that this measure was unconstitutional. Their argument was based on the fact that the Federal Constitution states that “the prices paid by users of public transport cover an appropriate share of the costs”. In its decision, the constitutional chamber affirms that “the appellants do not have the standing to appeal against the disputed cantonal law which, after analysis, does not violate the Federal Constitution”.
Reacting to this decision, Yvan Zweifel said: “On the point of admissibility, we are quite surprised. If we don’t have standing to appeal, who does?” On the merits, he continues: “The judgment is very detailed, which demonstrates that the question made sense. We now need to analyze it to know whether or not we will appeal to the Federal Court.”
As a reminder, on October 21, the suspensive effect was rejected. Immediately, the advertising campaign was launched and letters sent to the parents of the young people concerned.
