Trump-era fuel price hikes drive Poles to public transit, boosting rail ridership

Polish commentary argues that Trump-era policies raising fuel prices have inadvertently accelerated a shift from cars to public transport, with state railway PKP reporting record ridership. The claim is an editorial interpretation rather than hard data, and the causal link between US policy and Polish fuel prices is indirect. This matters as it highlights unintended climate co-benefits from fossil-fuel pricing, though the effect size and durability remain uncertain.