This Country Pays Residents $29,000 to Give Up Driving for Five Years

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A five-year scheme offers €25,000 to eligible residents who give up driving under strict rules.

Malta Is the Country Behind the Headline

The Legal Payment Is €25,000

The Money Does Not Arrive Immediately

Applicants Must Be 30 or Younger

Seven Years of Residency Are Required

Some Workers Are Automatically Excluded

The Ban Applies Outside Malta Too

Driving Again Requires New Training

Breaking the Agreement Can Be Expensive

The Published Application Window Has Closed

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Governments usually discourage driving through higher charges, tighter restrictions or investment in public transport. One national experiment takes a far more direct approach by offering drivers a substantial financial incentive to step away from the wheel.

The offer sounds straightforward, but accepting it involves strict eligibility rules, annual payments and serious consequences for anyone who changes their mind. The details reveal a much bigger commitment than simply handing over a plastic card.

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