Scholz pledges funding for the Deutschlandticket
Millions of people use the Germany ticket for 49 Euro per month in Germany. However, the further financing is unclear. Chancellor Scholz promises the states planning security for this year. For this, he intends to change the corresponding law.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz makes promises to the states regarding the financing of the Germany ticket this year. The SPD politician called the Germany ticket in a government hearing in the Bundestag a great achievement. He can assure that the federal government, as agreed with the minister presidents, will create financial framework conditions. A necessary amendment of the Regionalization Law will come.
In a paper decided by the Transport Ministers Conference of the States in April, it was stated that the transfer of unused funds from 2023, which were not taken up, to 2024 is a prerequisite for keeping the price of the Germany ticket at monthly 49 Euros stable this year. A necessary amendment of the Regionalization Law is required.
The chairman of the Transport Ministers Conference, NRW State Minister Oliver Krischer, called for a quick legislative amendment. Otherwise, the Germany ticket in local and regional transport could become significantly more expensive this year. There might be a special Transport Ministers Conference on Monday.
Scholz: Ticket hopefully "many years" usable
Scholz said, the Germany ticket will hopefully be "many years" usable in Germany. It will give "different prices" over the years. Now, the possibility is being implemented, which was announced, Scholz looked at 2024. The Germany ticket for currently 49 Euros per month can be used nationwide in local and regional transport since May 1, 2023. About eleven million tickets were sold last month. The money from the Federal and State governments is needed to offset revenue losses for transport companies due to the cheaper fare offer compared to previous offers.
The Green transport politician Nyke Slawik said: "We welcome it that the Federal Chancellor has confirmed that the price of the Germany ticket will remain stable in this year and that the agreed amendment of the Regionalization Law will be implemented. This means planning security for millions of people who use it daily." This is especially important in the currently difficult budget situation.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz mentioned in the German Bundestag that the Germany ticket's stability in price for the year is ensured, thanks to an agreed amendment of the Regionalization Law. The regional and local transportation ticket, being used by over eleven million people, was implemented on May 1, 2023, offering a nationwide fare of 49 Euros per month.
