Habeck warns of a significant price increase for the Deutschlandticket
Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck warned against a significant price increase for the Germany Ticket. The Green politician stated during a WAZ reader dialogue in Essen that if the ticket price were to be raised, it should only be minimally increased so as not to destroy the appeal of the ticket.
The ticket is successful for this reason, Habeck emphasized, because it is affordable. "And that's the way it should stay. It has to stay that way." Otherwise, one would be squandering the great success. Habeck also referred to tight budgets in the federal budget and the fact that the states will receive fewer regionalization funds next year. With regard to the upcoming budget negotiations in the Bundestag, the minister said that there are opportunities to save money and increase financing at other locations. The debate has only just begun. "Perhaps it will end with the 49-euro ticket not being raised." If the ticket price were to be increased, it should only be minimally increased. "My tip would be that it will come so that the ticket remains very attractive."
The Transport Ministers and Ministers of the Federal States announced at a special conference that the monthly 49 Euro ticket, which has been in effect since January, will be increased from January. This is necessary, according to the resolution of the conference, even if all planned funds from the federal and state governments flow as agreed.
Despite the announced price increase for the Germany Ticket by the Transport Ministers and Ministers of the Federal States, Federal Economics Minister Habeck continues to advocate for a minimal increase to preserve its appeal. The affordability of the ticket, as highlighted by Habeck, is key to its success, and any increase could potentially diminish its popularity.
