Federal Government will persist in funding Deutschlandticket
The regionalization law draft, recently reported by Politico, aims to set the future of the Germany ticket beyond 2025. Introduced in May 2023, the Germany ticket allows holders to travel nationwide in public regional and local transport for a flat monthly fee of 49 euros, which increased to 58 euros at the beginning of the year.
The negotiations for the funding of the additional costs for the Germany ticket are ongoing. Both the federal government and the states have each contributed 1.5 billion euros towards the ticket, but a permanent financing mechanism for its continuation beyond 2025 is still under discussion.
Last June, a conference of transport ministers from all federal states took place to negotiate the financing of the Germany ticket post-2025. The talks included the price increase, cost-sharing mechanisms between the federal government and the states, and future financing models. Specifically mentioned was the Saarland's transport minister, Anke Rehlinger (SPD).
The draft for amending the regionalization law details the funding for the Germany ticket and is intended to implement its fixed setting beyond 2025. A possibility being considered is a permanent mechanism with annual price increases for users based on certain criteria.
However, a lack of agreement on the funding of additional costs could lead to a further price increase for the Germany ticket. If no agreement is reached, the ticket's price may increase even more, posing a challenge for commuters who rely on it for their daily travel.
Before the introduction of the Germany ticket, most regular commuter subscriptions were significantly more expensive. The ticket has been a welcome relief for many, providing affordable travel options across the country.
The budget situation is tense for both the federal government and many states, which could impact the negotiations for the Germany ticket's future. The agreement for the ticket's continuation beyond 2025 is mentioned in the coalition agreement, but the details of its funding remain to be seen.
As the negotiations continue, commuters await news on the future of the Germany ticket, hoping for a solution that ensures its affordability and continuation.
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