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On the island of Malta, they are tackling traffic congestion with a remarkable measure: young drivers (aged 18-30) will receive 25,000 euros when they hand in their driver's license for five years. The Maltese government introduced the measure to reduce the growing number of cars on the road.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The new regulation was introduced in January and applies only to residents aged 30 or under who have their own passenger car and at least seven years of driving experience in Malta. <\/span>Anyone who hands in their driver's license receives an annual payment of at least 5,000 euros for five years.<\/span><\/p>

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On the island of Malta, they are tackling traffic congestion with a remarkable measure: young drivers (aged 18-30) will receive 25,000 euros when they hand in their driver’s license for five years. The Maltese government introduced the measure to reduce the growing number of cars on the road.\u00a0The new regulation was introduced in January and applies only to residents aged 30 or under who have their own passenger car and at least seven years of driving experience in Malta. 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