Railway board receives millions in payments despite missing targets - consumers outraged

Railway board receives millions in payments despite missing targets - consumers outraged

According to a report by www.fr.de, the board members of Deutsche Bahn will receive bonuses worth millions, despite missed targets and ongoing dissatisfaction among passengers. Despite numerous strikes and train cancellations, the board members are to receive hefty bonus payments of 5 million euros. This leads to sharp criticism from the consumer advice center and the union. The passengers had already had to show strong nerves because of the unreliable trains and ongoing strikes. The bonuses are described as “a slap in the face” to passengers.

The impact of the bonus payments on the market and consumers could be serious. The inadequate performance of the board members in terms of train punctuality and customer satisfaction has already led to considerable dissatisfaction among passengers. The union and the consumer advice center have sharply criticized the bonuses and are demanding that the board members voluntarily forego the bonuses. This demand could lead to further tensions and conflicts between Deutsche Bahn and the parties concerned.

In the future, the new regulation of the bonus system for board members, which will come into force from 2024, could worsen the situation even further. With an increased emphasis on the short-term goals of satisfaction and punctuality, as well as an increase in the basic salaries of the board members, the long-term problems of the railway could not be adequately addressed. In the long term, this could lead to ongoing dissatisfaction among passengers and further reduce acceptance of Deutsche Bahn.

The situation for travelers is unlikely to get any better in the near future. The planned price increases for tickets, as well as extensive renovation work on the rail network, will mean additional restrictions for passengers. An agreement on the collective bargaining strike has still not been reached and the next strikes for January have already been announced. An independent central body to monitor service quality is called for by the consumer advice center in order to improve the situation. This could lead to increased regulation and control of rail transport and potentially lead to significant changes in the market.