Today, June 21, Prague Transport Company has dispatched a tram with a unique design in Ukrainian national colors.
On its side are QR codes that allow people to send money to help Ukraine. The funds are collected by the United24 platform, a centralized place to collect donations for the war-torn country.
It will run around Prague for at least 6 months.
The campaign is currently running in other European cities such as Vienna, The Hague, and Riga.
The aim of the fundraising platform is to become a centralized point for collecting donations in support of Ukraine. The money is then transferred to the accounts of the National Bank of Ukraine and relevant ministries.
Thanks to the contributions, the United24 platform has managed to raise $359,909,505 as of 21 June (about CZK 8 billion).
The money is going towards the reconstruction of the country, humanitarian aid, demining, or defense against Russian genocide.
According to Zdeněk Hřib, Deputy Mayor for Transport, this is not the first or last step Prague is taking to help.
Immediately after the conflict began, Prague sent aid through People in Need. Subsequently, it tried to provide support and comfort to Ukrainian refugees in the capital. However, to enable the refugees’ return, they need to improve the infrastructure on their territory.
“We have supported cities that have been bombed in Ukraine. We sent 20 trams and 4 buses. Mass transport is part of the basic infrastructure of cities. Without public transport, cities do not work. This tram, in turn, leads to waves of refugees,” added Hřib.
Moreover, the city has received CZK 333 million from the organization for Ukrainian children and parents.
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