Transport Minster Faces Allegations of Rule Violations by Passenger Organization
The transport ministers of the German federal states (Länderverkehrsminister) are set to decide on a potential price increase for the Germany ticket at a special conference in Munich this Thursday. The current cost of the nationwide valid Germany ticket, which allows travel within Germany, is 58 euros per month, but discussions are centering around figures of 62 or 64 euros per month.
Detlef Neuß, chairman of Pro Bahn, a passenger association, has criticized the transport ministers for the potential price increase. In an interview with the Rheinische Post, Neuß stated that a price of 62 euros for the Germany ticket is too much at the current time. He also suggested that many passengers may leave the Germany ticket if the price increase is implemented, with the effect of the price increase on the ticket likely being negligible if this happens.
Neuß also claimed that politicians have promised price stability for the coming years but are allegedly breaking their word to passengers. He stated that the politicians expected to decide on the price increase on Thursday in Munich are the transport ministers together with the Federal Minister of Transport's representative; Federal Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) himself is not attending but is represented by a state secretary.
If the proposed price increase is implemented, the monthly cost of the Germany ticket could potentially rise to either 62 or 64 euros. The new proposed prices for the Germany ticket have been met with opposition from Pro Bahn, who argue that the increase would be too much for passengers to bear at the current time.
The Germany ticket price increase is a contentious issue, with many passengers concerned about the potential impact on their wallets. Pro Bahn will continue to advocate for affordable and accessible public transportation for all Germans, and will closely monitor the decision made by the transport ministers in Munich this Thursday.
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