Engaging in Consumption - Extra 337 million euros allocated for public transportation in Saxony.
Saxony has pledged extra funds to its local transport associations due to rising expenses in public transportation. The Saxon government plans to distribute around 337 million euros from 2024 to 2027, as per announcements made in Dresden on Thursday. These funds will be arranged by adjusting the Transport Ministry's funding regulations.
The federal government is providing these resources. It plans to allocate over 17.3 billion euros for regionalization funds from 2022 to 2031. This decision was mutually agreed upon by the federal and state governments earlier in November.
According to Transport Minister Martin Dulig (SPD), this additional funding will offer enhanced planning and financial stability to the transportation associations. These associations are currently facing immense pressure from rising expenses, including those related to energy and personnel costs. The ultimate aim of this funding is to minimize the cancelation of transportation services in the rail passenger industry.
The previously offered "apprentice ticket" is no longer available, as the number of users has significantly declined since its introduction. In March, fewer than 6,000 apprentices used this ticket, which marked a drop of nearly 70% from the previous year.
The Germany Ticket, which costs nearly the same amount, can be used across the entire country. Minister Dulig also urged more companies to contribute towards the "Germany Job Ticket". This not only provides a more economical option for their employees but also makes businesses more desirable in the job market.
