"Outraged commuters at Alexanderplatz express frustration over BVG fare hike"
Berliners are expressing their discontent over a series of fare increases in the city's public transport system, which they find hard to justify given the current state of the train stations and the deteriorating service.
The Berlin-Brandenburg Transport Association (VBB) has announced an average six percent increase in public transport fares. Monthly tickets, such as the Berlin AB environmental ticket, will rise from 76.70 to 81.30 euros. A single ticket in Berlin will now cost four euros, and traveling to BER airport will set you back five euros.
These price hikes have left many Berliners feeling frustrated. An older lady commented that the price increase is "always picking on the tickpick!" An older gentleman expressed his disappointment over the discontinuation of the 65+ subscription, deeming it an insult.
The deteriorating service has added fuel to the fire. Trains are breaking down, and signals are failing in Berlin's public transport system. The train stations, too, look dirty, neglected, and uninviting.
In response to these issues, Berliners have made it clear that they will only pay more for public transport if service improvements are made. Some regular customers, including older individuals, are particularly upset about the changes, with one regular passenger stating, "Every fare increase feels like a slap in the face until service improves."
The Germany Ticket, which allows travel throughout the country, is also under discussion for a potential price increase, rising up to 66 euros. The decision to increase the price of the Deutschlandticket in Berlin (and nationwide) was made by the transport ministers of the federal states (Länder) in agreement with the federal government during a transport ministers’ conference on September 18, 2025, in Munich.
The cost of public transport in Berlin has nearly doubled over the past 20 years. In 2005, the AB ticket cost just 2.10 euros. The BVG is currently in dispute with Verdi over the next collective bargaining agreement, which may impact future fare increases and service improvements.
Meanwhile, a social ticket for lower-income individuals is increasing from 19 to 27.50 euros a month. Despite these challenges, Berliners continue to voice their concerns and call for action to improve the city's public transport system.
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