Transport Minister's Position: No Constant Need for Price Disputes Each Time
The focus of a special transport ministers' conference in Munich this week is on finding a reliable financial foundation for the Germany ticket, as discussions about its price continue to threaten its success.
Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) will not be present at the conference due to his involvement in the budget week in Berlin. In his absence, the states will present a proposal for improving the financing of the Germany ticket.
Currently, users pay 58 euros per month for the Germany ticket, but discussions are underway about a possible price increase to between €62 and €64 for next year. This proposed increase is due to rising costs and underfunding concerns.
Brandenburg's Transport Minister Detlef Tabbert believes there should be no annual discussions about the price of the Germany ticket. He suggests that the federal government should increase its contribution to cover the actual costs, which are currently estimated to be more than the current annual contribution of 1.5 billion euros.
The actual costs of the Germany ticket are currently more than the 3 billion euros provided annually by the federal government and the states combined. This discrepancy has been a constant point of contention between the federal government and the states.
Tabbert stated that such debates about the price of the Germany ticket unsettle passengers and threaten the success of this ticket. He expects the price to remain at 58 euros per month for now, as the federal government has promised to keep the price stable until 2029.
The success of the Germany ticket, introduced in early 2023, has been marred by annual discussions about its price. The ticket's price was increased from €49 to €58 at the beginning of the year. The focus of the discussions about the ticket's price is on financing.
The states expect the federal government to improve its contribution to the financing of the Germany ticket. Negotiations on the future financing of the Germany ticket are ongoing and will continue in Munich on Thursday.
The Germany ticket, or Deutschland-Ticket, has been a significant step towards reducing transportation costs for many Germans. However, its future price remains uncertain, with discussions set to continue in the coming days.
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