World Car-Free Day 2026: 22 September and Its Origins
Why in the news
The yearly day urging people to leave their cars at home was marked again on 22 September.
Key facts
- Date: 22 September.
- Aim: reduce use of private cars and promote sustainable transport.
- Roots: international moves in the 1990s to lessen car dependence in cities.
- First international edition: 1999, part of the European Union’s “In Town Without My Car” campaign.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | 22 September |
| First international edition | 1999 |
| Linked campaign | In Town Without My Car (EU) |
Significance
- Linked to cleaner air, sustainable mobility and lower urban congestion.
Exam angle
- Date of the day and the year it first went international.
- Name of the EU campaign behind the first edition.