Minister Schnieder, serving as Transport Minister, secures his position in Germany, maintaining it until the year 2030.
The Deutschland-Ticket, Germany's nationwide rail and bus travel pass, has been secured for the next five years, it was announced by Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder on Thursday. The agreement, reached between Minister Schnieder and the Ministry of Finance, will see the ticket price increase to 63 euros in 2026.
The decision comes after a recent increase in the commuter allowance, a move that Minister Schnieder cited as one of the reasons for the ticket price hike. The commuter allowance has been increased, as stated by Minister Schnieder, who himself comes from a region where public local transport is not viable for daily life.
The agreement ensures 1.5 billion euros will be available annually until 2030. The mechanism for price development will be based on a clear cost index, but no specific details about the cost index for future price development were provided. A mechanism for further price development from 2027 will be determined at the end of October.
It's important to note that no details were given about any potential changes to the ticket price after 2027. The agreement only secures the ticket price for the next five years, leaving the future beyond 2027 uncertain.
Minister Schnieder's announcement marks a significant step in securing affordable public transport for Germans for the next five years. The Deutschland-Ticket, first introduced in 2021, has been a popular choice among commuters, offering unlimited travel on trains and buses for a flat rate. The increase in the ticket price may be a concern for some, but the assurance of its availability for the next five years provides a degree of certainty for those reliant on public transport.
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