The Federal Association of Consumer Organizations (vzbv) warns against an increase in the price of the Germany ticket. The price of 49 euros is already too high for some consumers, said vzbv board member Ramona Pop on Thursday in Berlin. An increase in the price would jeopardize the acceptance of the Deutschlandticket.
Germany's top consumer advocate appealed to the federal and state governments to work out a solution as soon as possible and to secure the Deutschlandticket at the starting price at least until the end of 2025. “Only with a ticket for buses and trains that is affordable for everyone and valid nationwide will it be easier to switch from the car and make climate-friendly mobility truly attractive,” said Pop.
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Ramona Pop: “Discussion about price increases is out of place”
She criticized the fact that the future of the 49-euro ticket was already in jeopardy around 100 days after its launch because there wasn't enough money. "We don't need another dispute about the Deutschlandticket. A discussion about price increases is out of place if the Deutschlandticket is to be a central component of the transport transition," said Pop.
The Deutschlandticket has been available since May 1st. According to the Association of German Transport Companies (VDV), it has since been sold up to eleven million times. The current financing regulation stipulates that the federal government provides 1.5 billion euros and the 16 states provide 1.5 billion euros for this. The federal government will cover any additional costs this year. However, this question remains unresolved for the future.
The Federal Association of Consumer Organizations (vzbv) warns that the Germany ticket could become more expensive. According to vzbv board member Ramona Pop, the current price of 49 euros is already too high for some consumers. An increase in the price would jeopardize the acceptance of the ticket. Pop appealed to the federal and state governments to find a solution and secure the Germany ticket at the starting price until at least the end of 2025. She emphasized that only a ticket for buses and trains that was affordable for everyone and valid nationwide would make it easier to switch from cars and make climate-friendly mobility really attractive.
The discussion about price increases is misplaced, Pop continued. She criticizes the fact that just 100 days after the launch of the 49-euro ticket, its future is in jeopardy because there are allegedly not enough financial resources available. The Deutschlandticket has been available since May 1st and, according to the Association of German Transport Companies (VDV), has already sold up to eleven million times. The current financing regulation stipulates that the federal government provides 1.5 billion euros and the 16 states also provide 1.5 billion euros for this. The federal government will cover any additional costs this year. However, it is not yet clear how the ticket will be financed in the future.
This development may have an impact on the public transport market and the consumer. A price increase for the Deutschlandticket could affect demand and deter potential users who already find the current price too high. This could lead to a decline in the number of passengers in local public transport and hinder the achievement of goals with regard to the transport transition and the reduction of CO2 emissions.
In addition to the possible impact on the market and consumers, the financial situation of the federal and state governments must also be taken into account. If the Germany ticket is to be maintained at the entry-level price and possible additional costs are to be borne by the federal government, suitable financing mechanisms must be found. Otherwise there could be bottlenecks in financing the Deutschlandticket and endangering its future.
Overall, the challenge is to find a solution that makes the Deutschlandticket affordable for both consumers and the financially responsible authorities. This is the only way the Deutschlandticket can be successful as a central component of the transport transition and promote sustainable mobility.
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