Deutschlandticket Social launches in first NRW regions

Railroad - Deutschlandticket Social launches in first NRW regions

From this Friday, low-income earners in the first regions of North Rhine-Westphalia will be able to use a discounted version of the Deutschlandticket for nationwide journeys on local and regional transport. The Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr (VRR) and some of the transport companies in the Verkehrsverbund Westfalentarif had announced the launch of the new Deutschlandticket Sozial on December 1. At 39 instead of 49 euros per month, it is even cheaper than the standard version. Proof of eligibility is required to purchase the ticket.

The Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Sieg (VRS), the Aachener Verkehrsverbund (AVV) and some of the transport companies in the Verkehrsverbund Westfalentarif will launch the Deutschlandticket Sozial on January 1, 2024. According to estimates by the NRW Ministry of Transport, around three million people across the state are entitled to the new Deutschlandticket Sozial. However, both the ministry and the transport associations do not expect an increase of this magnitude. In addition to new Deutschlandticket users, there are also likely to be a number of customers switching to the new cheaper option.

As the VRR explains, proof of eligibility or a certificate for the purchase of a Deutschlandticket Sozial can be obtained from the local authority. Only customers with proof of eligibility from a VRR municipality will be able to purchase the reduced-price ticket in VRR. As the VRR lists on the Internet, recipients of unemployment benefit II, citizen's allowance, social benefit, social assistance, housing benefit, benefits under Social Code VIII, benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act and benefits under the Federal Supply Act are entitled to purchase the new ticket.

Wuppertaler Stadtwerke VRR social ticket information on the Deutschlandticket Sozial

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1. Low-income earners in Gelsenkirchen can benefit from the discounted Deutschlandticket Sozial, as it will be available in North Rhine-Westphalia's first regions from this Friday.
2. The Railroad - Deutschlandticket Social will be launched in Bielefeld and other first regions of North Rhine-Westphalia on Friday, offering a cheaper option for low earners at 39 euros per month.
3. The Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Westphalia (VRR) advises those interested in purchasing the Deutschlandticket Sozial to obtain proof of eligibility from their local authority, as only customers with proof from a VRR municipality can buy the reduced-price ticket.
4. The Deutschlandticket Sozial, a cheaper version of the Deutschlandticket, will be available to eligible low-income earners in North Rhine-Westphalia from January 1, 2024, according to the VRR and some transport companies in the Verkehrsverbund Westfalentarif.
5. The price of the Deutschlandticket Sozial, at 39 euros per month, makes it an attractive option for many Railroad users in North Rhine-Westphalia, particularly those earning less, such as those receiving unemployment benefit II or social assistance.

Source: www.stern.de