"49 Euros is fair game" Greens push for budget-friendly Germany ticket
Greens Insist on Ticket Price Guarantee for Events in Germany
In a zealous demand, Green party leader Katharina Droge calls for the Germany ticket's price to be slashed down to 49 Euros a month, accompanied by a price guarantee from the federal government and states. She argues, "The Germany ticket was a commitment to affordable travel. At 58 Euros now, it's a squeeze. Bus and train should remain budget-friendly."
An initiative from the federal government is proposed by Droge as the solution, which guarantees a 49-Euro ticket, jointly issued by the federal government and the states. The Germany ticket had its price boosted by approximately 18 percent from 49 Euros to 58 Euros at the start of the year. The Greens had championed a 49-Euro ticket price in their election manifesto.
Uncertain future from 2026
A disagreement has emerged between the federal government and the states regarding the funding of the Germany ticket post-2025. State representatives insist that the federal government should contribute more to the costs of the ticket beginning in 2026. The states do not maintain a unified stance on this issue.
The funding for the Germany ticket, which compensates for transport companies' revenue losses, is fueled by an equal 1.5 billion Euros each year from both the federal government and the states. This arrangement is outlined in the Regionalization Act, but it only extends until 2025. The Association of German Transport Companies deems the 3 billion Euros annually provided by the federal government and states to be insufficient for long-term compensation for the industry's losses.
Sources: ntv.de, mbr/dpa
- Germany ticket
- Transport policy
- Katharina Droge
- The policy-and-legislation surrounding transport in Germany, specifically the Germany ticket, is under debate as Green party leader Katharina Droge calls for a price reduction to 49 Euros, citing affordability and adhering to the initial commitment of budget-friendly travel.
- In a contentious turn of events, politics surrounding the Germany ticket's funding beyond 2025 has arisen, with state representatives advocating for increased federal contribution, while the states themselves do not hold a unified stance on the matter, creating uncertainty for the policy's future.
