
Rising prices, increasing remuneration: The Germany ticket is becoming more and more expensive - also because the transport companies treat themselves to hefty sales commissions.
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The Deutschlandticket is a nationwide local transport ticket whose financing and pricing are repeatedly discussed politically and economically.
Rising prices, increasing remuneration Transport companies are arguing about higher commissions for the Deutschlandticket
The Germany ticket is becoming more and more expensive - also because the transport companies treat themselves to hefty sales commissions. They should now continue to rise. But there is resistance to this.
By Gerald Traufetter
November 2, 2026, 11:36 a.m

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