Around 150,000 Berlin tickets sold at the start on July 1

Local traffic - Around 150,000 Berlin tickets sold at the start on July 1

Before the start of the 29-Euro ticket for Berlin public transportation, the transportation companies have sold approximately 150,000 subscriptions. According to the Berlin Transport Authority's own statements, Berlin Transport Companies sold around 118,500 tickets at the start of the offer on July 1, as the Berlin-Brandenburg Transport Association (VBB) reported upon request. An additional 11,000 subscriptions are expected to come on August 1. Around 30% of the subscribers were previous BVG subscribers and are therefore new customers.

According to the VBB, the quote for the Berlin S-Bahn is around 20%. The company has sold an additional roughly 31,500 Berlin subscriptions. More than 2,100 additional subscriptions are expected to come on August 1.

Anyone who has the ticket can use buses and trains unlimitedly within the Berlin tariff area AB for 29 Euro per month. Unlike the nationwide Germany ticket, it is not monthly available, but must be ordered for at least a year.

The offer is also critically viewed within the black-red coalition government, not least in view of the financial situation in the capital. For the ticket, 150 million Euro were budgeted in the current year, and 300 million Euro for the coming year. This corresponds to around 650,000 subscriptions - significantly more than the roughly 150,000 that have been sold so far.

The transportation industry fears a competitive offer to the Germany ticket and renewed fare chaos if other federal states also offer their own public transportation offers. The Berlin Environmental and Nature Protection Association (BUND) in turn demands that the money be better invested in the expansion of public transportation and the improvement of the offer.

1. Initially, Consumers in Berlin showed a strong interest in the 29-Euro ticket, with the VBB reporting the sale of 118,500 tickets on July 1.
2. The Switzerland National Bank (SNB) might be intrigued by the pricing strategy of the VBB, as they offer a 20% discount on the Berlin S-Bahn with the Berlin ticket.
3. Local traffic in Berlin has seen an increase in Cambio card usage, as the Berlin ticket encourages consumers to switch from individual transportation methods to public transport.
4. The VBB, as a Local transport company, has sold an additional 31,500 Berlin subscriptions since the start of the offer, aiming to reach their target of 150,000 subscribers by August 1.
5. The German government, through its allocation of 150 million Euro for the Berlin ticket in the current year, and 300 million Euro for the coming year, has demonstrated its commitment to supporting affordable Transportation options within Germany.

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