According to a report, the Coordination Council has a price of 66.90 euros. Associations sharply criticize the planned increase.
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The Deutschlandticket was introduced as a successor to the 9-euro ticket and, after gradual increases, ultimately cost 63 euros.
According to a media report, the price of the Germany ticket for next year could increase by four euros. 66.90 euros are being discussed, reported the Rheinische Post, citing insiders. The “Deutschlandticket Coordination Council” of the federal government, states, municipal associations and the transport industry will set the new price on Wednesday.
The price is calculated based on a cost index that the state transport ministers agreed on in the spring. This takes into account, among other things, the increased costs for personnel, energy and general operating costs.
Around 14.5 million people currently have the Deutschlandticket, which allows them to use regional and local public transport nationwide. The price was gradually increased: the 9 euro ticket became the Germany ticket. This first cost 49 euros, then 58 and currently 63 euros.
The Association of German Transport Companies (VDV) emphasized that it was necessary to set the new price now. A spokesman said that around three months would be needed for customer information and the change in sales.
Associations criticize price increases
There was criticism from the Pro Bahn passenger association. The honorary chairman Detlef Neuß told the newspaper: "It's enough for now." The association would accept a further increase "grindingly." In view of the fuel discount for drivers, it is instead necessary "that there is also a discount for users of the Deutschlandticket."
The German Federation for the Environment and Nature Conservation (BUND) also criticized the planned price increase. It is unacceptable that the federal government is freeing up 2.5 billion euros in tax money for a further fuel discount, but cannot at least keep the price of the Deutschlandticket stable, the BUND said.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Determination of the new ticket price by the Coordination Council on Wednesday.
Very likely · Within days
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