A ticket validator in the Berlin subway (symbol photo) Photo: picture alliance / Geisler-Fotopress
From BZ/dpa
Berlin is planning a connection solution for the 9-euro ticket financed by the state from October 1st. However, one crucial detail is still open: how much the new local ticket will cost.
This was announced by the governing mayor Franziska Giffey (SPD) on Friday after a closed meeting of the red-green-red coalition.
Accordingly, Berlin hopes that the federal government will quickly develop and significantly co-finance a nationwide, simple solution for tariffs in local public transport.
Until then, the country wanted a temporary solution for the months of October, November and December. According to Giffey, this is a targeted relief for all Berliners in times of high prices. The details of this would now have to be worked out.
Giffey pointed out that there were still a number of open questions to be clarified in the state solution planned for October. Last but not least, there will be talks with the Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg (VBB).
Like Giffey, Greens state chairman Philmon Ghirmay and Linke boss Katina Schubert did not want to commit to a price for the temporary connection ticket.
Berlin usually sets its public transport fares in the joint tariff with Brandenburg. There is also the VBB, which includes not only the federal states but also the 14 districts and four urban districts of Brandenburg, as well as 36 transport companies. The tariff is decided by the board of directors.
Immediately before the coalition meeting, Giffey’s SPD had proposed a local ticket for 9 euros a month – at least for the AB tariff zone, i.e. the city of Berlin.
Whether such a solution will come is an open question. The only thing that is certain is that something is coming. rest is open.