Businesses Advocate for Introducing Tickets in Germany
Let's Talk Germany Tickets!
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If you're all about savin' a buck while explorin' the land by bus, train, or regional rail, you might wanna consider the Germany ticket. The deal's secured through 2025, but the future funding beyond that remains undecided. Now, everybody from companies to travelin' folk are eagerly waitin' for a solid commitment to keep it rollin'!
The German Transport Companies Association (VDV) has thrown their hat in the ring, urging the Union and SPD to seal the deal on a long-term continuation of the Germany ticket during their coalition talks. According to VDV boss Oliver Wolff, speakin' to the Funke media group papers, the industry and passengers demand a firm, multi-year financial commitment to truly tap into the ticket's full potential.
As it stands, the Germany ticket's doin' pretty good—it's makin' a splash as it simplifies public transport access for citizens. However, the federal and state governments've only penciled in financing for this year, and at the start of 2022, the price of the Germany ticket hopped from 49 to 58 euros per month.
Politics: CDU, SPD, and Greens all believe the Germany ticket's here to stay through 2025, but future plans are still up in the air[2]. The offer won't be funded by the newly created side budgets, said VDV's Wolff. Instead, he insists the equalizing payments should come from the regular budget. The organization's also pleadin' for "massive investments in our infrastructures," claimin', "We need a federal renovation plan for railways, roads, tunnels, and train stations to secure long-term peace o' mind for the rail, bus, and construction industries."
The SPD wants to keep the Germany ticket at its current price, supplemented by discounted tariffs for families, students, and seniors. CDU leader Friedrich Merz supports continuation, but demands financing, while there've been numerous reservations regarding the continuation from the CSU. Critics in CSU circles have even deemed the ticket unnecessary.
Enrichment Data: The current coalition talks discuss extendin' the Germany ticket but with expected price hikes startin' from 2027[1][3]. Detailed plans for 2026 remain unclear, but these negotiations suggest that any significant changes, such as price hikes, are likely to begin after that year.
Key Points:- Pricing Concerns and Possible Hikes: The CDU/CSU and SPD plan to raise the price of the Germany ticket from 2027 to ensure its financial viability[1].- Railway Reform: Part of these negotiations also involve reformin' the railway system, with funds earmarked for improvements to the rail network[1][3].- Financial Commitment: The SPD has secured increased investments and a binding, long-term financing commitment for the railways, tappin' into a special infrastructure fund[3].
So, for 2026, it's all about keepin' things buddies—status quo 'til the planned price increases in 2027. Meanwhile, broader railway reforms and funding commitments will unfold over the ensuing years. ├Źf you wanna stay in the loop, hang tight for more updates!
References:[1] ntv.de, mpa/AFP[2] Sourcenotprovidedformoreclarity[3] Germany ticket: Permanent at current price — Structure and financing of rail traffic still undecided | Transport | tags | Deutschland-Ticket
- The German Transport Companies Association (VDV) calls for a long-term financial commitment from the Union and SPD to secure the continuation of the Germany ticket, citing the need for funding beyond 2025.
- VDV boss Oliver Wolff emphasizes that the industry and passengers require a firm, multi-year financial commitment to fully tap into the Germany ticket's potential, as currently only financing for the year is secured.
- The VDV also advocates for "massive investments in our infrastructures," including railways, roads, tunnels, and train stations, to ensure long-term peace of mind for the rail, bus, and construction industries.
