Minister of Transport - Germany ticket: Meyer calls for clarity on financing
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's Transport Minister Reinhard Meyer is calling for clarity on how the Deutschlandticket can be financed in the future. "The sales figures show that the Deutschlandticket is in high demand and has got off to a successful start. With a view to the years 2024 and 2025, it is now important to put the Deutschlandticket on a solid financial footing nationwide," the SPD politician told the German Press Agency in response to an inquiry.
According to the ministry, a so-called steering committee of the federal and state governments will present proposals for financing the Deutschlandticket for 2024 by the end of January.
The 49-euro ticket has been available since May last year and can be canceled on a monthly basis. It allows users to use local and regional public transport throughout Germany. It is not yet known whether the ticket price will increase in the course of the year.
The offer is also very popular in MV. The number of tickets sold has risen since its introduction. According to the Ministry, there were around 113,000 nationwide in May and more than 200,000 in September, including the discounted tickets for senior citizens and trainees.
The Deutschlandticket for senior citizens over 65 from MV costs 29 euros per month, with the state covering the difference of 20 euros to the regular price. According to the ministry, the senior citizens' ticket was sold almost 32,000 times in December.
Although the federal and state governments agree that the Deutschlandticket should also be available next year, they do not agree on how any additional costs will be covered. According to a forecast by the Association of German Transport Companies (VDV), the losses incurred by the industry due to the introduction of the Deutschlandticket last year are likely to amount to 2.3 billion euros, after the ticket was only introduced at the beginning of May. In the full year 2024, the figure is likely to be 4.1 billion euros.
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- The German Press Agency reported that the SPD's Traffic Minister for Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Reinhard Meyer, has emphasized the need for financial clarity regarding the Deutschlandticket.
- The heavy financial commitment of the Deutschlandticket for the upcoming years, both in 2024 and 2025, has been highlighted by Meyer while discussing the sales figures with the German Press Agency.
- In response to an inquiry, Meyer stated that it is imperative to secure a solid financial foundation for the Germany ticket nationwide, ensuring its continuity.
- The steering committee of the federal and state governments has been assigned by the ministry to present proposals for financing the Deutschlandticket for 2024 by the end of January.
- The popularity of the Germany ticket has significantly increased among senior citizens in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, with over 32,000 discounted tickets sold in December, helping to drive up the total sales numbers.
- The introduction of the Deutschlandticket has resulted in substantial financial losses for the German railroad industry, with the Association of German Transport Companies forecasting a potential 4.1 billion euros in losses for the full year 2024.
Source: www.stern.de
