Increased ticket price now sought: priced at 29 euros
Greens Push for Reduction of Land-Ticket Price for Young People
The German Green Party has called for a reduction of the Land-Ticket price to 29 euros for students, apprentices, and graduates of voluntary service. This demand aims to promote affordable and sustainable public transportation for young people and socially engaged groups, reducing financial barriers and encouraging the use of environmentally friendly travel options.
The Greens propose nationwide application of discounts on the Land-Ticket, currently only available sporadically through employers' co-financing. This move is intended to make public transit more accessible and attractive compared to car use, aligning with the Greens' goals of social equity and climate protection.
However, the transport companies are facing lost revenues, and consumers may have to cover these costs. The federal government aims to spend no more than 1.5 billion euros on the Land-Ticket, and the states together also aim to limit their spending on the ticket. The latest increase in the Land-Ticket price was nine euros, and it currently stands at 59 euros for most regions in the country.
Millions of Germans are worried about a potential further increase in the Land-Ticket price, with protests already taking place against the government's considerations to raise the price again. Experts predict a cost increase of almost four billion euros for the Land-Ticket next year.
The Greens believe that providing a discounted Land-Ticket would bring significant savings for families. However, their proposal does not mention any changes to the states' aim to limit their spending on the Land-Ticket, the latest increase in the Land-Ticket price, or the experts' prediction of a cost increase next year.
The Greens' demand for a reduced Land-Ticket price of 29 euros does not address these concerns directly. It remains to be seen how the government and the transport companies will respond to this call for action, and whether they will find a solution that balances affordability, sustainability, and financial viability for all parties involved.
- The Greens' call for a reduced Land-Ticket price may trigger debates in the realm of politics and general-news, as the cost increase next year could reach almost four billion euros, challenging the current state budgets.
- The proposal for a discounted Land-Ticket by the Greens could potentially impact the finance sector, as millions of Germans may prefer the affordable public transport option over private vehicles, ultimately reducing the demand for car loans and diminishing business opportunities for the automobile industry.
