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On the afternoon of the 11th September, two activists from Ostatnie Pokolenie (the Last Generation) appear in court due to their recent protest of interrupting a performance at the Warsaw Philharmonia. As the hearing progresses, a demonstration in solidarity takes place outside. As the hearing finishes, the group surprises the police and 20 protesters block Marszalkowska street outside the court, one of the busiest roads in Warsaw. A further hearing for the two protesters is scheduled for December. The group's action is one of many designed to advocate for cheaper and wider public transport options. The group are demanding that the government shifts 100% of the money allocated for new expressways to regional public transport, and introduces a low-cost, 50PLN ticket for public transport throughout Poland. The series of road blocks take place on the week that Polish students return to school. "People must demand change" they state, "otherwise the government will continue to disregard our basic safety."