While in Oslo shooting a Streetfilm on the city's ambitious plans to become as car-free as possible by 2019, I got to interview Frode Hvattum, head of strategy for Ruter, the regional transit agency. I asked a quick question about Oslo's amazingly efficient train and bus service. In this short video, Hvattum discusses how Oslo's city center buses and proof of payment system speed things up for riders.
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Streetfilms Shortie: Fast and Easy Bus Boarding in Oslo
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