Rise in price for Germany's 'Deutschlandticket' once more
In a recent development, the price of Germany's popular monthly public transit ticket, the Deutschlandticket, will see an increase starting from January 2026. The new price will be €63 ($74), a rise from the current price of €58 a month.
The decision to raise the price was reached after a special meeting of transportation ministers from Germany's 16 federal states. Southwestern Baden-Württemberg's Transport Minister, Winfried Hermann, welcomed the compromise on the fate of the program.
The VCD, a mobility and environmental association, has criticized the hike in the price of the Deutschlandticket. VCD chief Kerstin Haarmann stated that the price increase could lead to widespread customer cancellations. The association also noted that constantly tweaking the price of the Deutschlandticket is undermining the trust of millions of passengers.
The Deutschlandticket allows unlimited rides on local and regional buses and trains across the United States. However, it does not include long-distance high-speed ICE trains that connect German cities.
The organization, VCD, considers the Deutschlandticket to be a central component of the transport revolution. They have been advocating for more funding from the federal government to keep the price lower. Despite the price increase, Hermann still considers the Deutschlandticket to be affordable compared to most monthly passes.
All German federal states together will contribute a total of 3 billion euros annually for the financing of the Deutschlandticket from 2026. The federal government and the states each will provide 1.5 billion euros per year. This financial support will continue until 2030.
The rise in price has prompted a million customers, especially younger people, to cancel their subscriptions. The mobility association has expressed concerns about this trend, fearing it could impact the usage and effectiveness of the ticket.
Despite these concerns, the decision to raise the price was unanimous, according to Bavaria's Transportation Minister, Christian Bernreiter. The organization and the government remain hopeful that the benefits of the Deutschlandticket, such as increased mobility and environmental benefits, will outweigh the financial burden for most users.
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