Leipzig commuters coaxed out of cars with free public transport The eastern German city of Leipzig is allowing anyone who owns a car to use public transport for free until Friday, in a bid to get more people off the roads. The four-day campaign, called "Down With Petrol Insanity" is the first of its kind in the country. It was launched a week after petrol prices in Germany hit a record high of 1.70 euros per litre. More about: Cars, Germany, Leipzig, Public transport