According to Lower Saxony’s Transport Minister Olaf Lies, the Germany ticket will probably continue to cost 49 euros per month this year. “We as countries agree that we do not need a price increase for the Germany ticket this year,” said the SPD politician on Monday after consultations with the transport ministers of the countries. Based on the available data, there is no need for a price increase for 2024 because the financing is adequate, the minister emphasized.
“So the price can remain stable this year too.” The minister said this was a signal of reliability for users. “This also brings the necessary clarity for transport companies and municipalities.”
According to Lies, the states have agreed to work out solutions with the federal government that ensure flexible financing of the ticket even beyond the annual limit.
In November, Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) and the Prime Ministers agreed on further steps to finance the Deutschlandticket. Ultimately, transport companies lose important income due to the cheaper subscription.
As previously agreed, the federal government will also contribute half of the costs in 2024 and give 1.5 billion euros. In addition, funds not used in 2023 are to be used for 2024. The Deutschlandticket has been around since May last year. This means that regional and local transport can be used nationwide for 49 euros per month.
More information will follow soon.