Imagine getting paid nearly $30,000 to do something most people complain about anyway: not driving. No traffic jams, no parallel parking anxiety, no mysterious dashboard lights ruining your day—just cold, hard cash in exchange for handing over your license and embracing the bus life. In Malta, this isn’t a thought experiment or a late-night fantasy after sitting in gridlock—it’s official policy. And surprisingly, people are lining up to ditch their cars like it’s the hottest trend of the year.

This Country Offers Residents $29,000 to Give Up Their Driver’s Licenses for Five Years