Social Pass owners benefit: Support for a new ticket!

The LBU/Greens faction has submitted an application to enable social passporters to receive the Germany ticket in whole or in part. Instead, there are currently only benefits for the city bus. This decision could have a significant impact on the mobility of people from socially weaker groups, as the Südkurier

Aktuelled people use a Bodo monthly card or a ten-trip card, which cost the city around 33,000 euros in 2023. The Germany ticket, which invites you to lower costs and a larger range, currently costs 49 euros, while in city traffic a monthly ticket is required for a zone 53 euros and 64 euros for two zones. The applicants argue that the Germany ticket is hardly more expensive than the existing tariff options and travel outside the city. However, the city administration warns of a rapidly increasing demand and the possibility of exceeding the budget.

reactions to the proposal

City Councilor Ulf Jannicke from LBU/Greens supports the Germany ticket as a sensible expansion of social participation. He suggests introducing a subsidy to 25 euros and initiating a test phase. Christian Sellerbeck from the FWV has concerns about a regional support for public transport in order not to endanger local operators. Günter Hornstein from the CDU also expresses sympathy for the proposal, but emphasizes the need for a cap. Rainer Röver from the SPD supports the introduction of financial support and the proposed "rescue umbrellas" for grants and stress. Franz Dichgans from the CDU, on the other hand, warns of legal problems and the possible deletion of the previous free offers for users who find them sufficient.

In addition, the city of Constance provides information about a decision by the local council that subsidizes the Germany ticket and the youth ticket BW with up to 50 percent. These grants apply as part of the Constance Social Pass and the Foster Family Pass. According to konstanz.de owners of the Constance social pass receive a grant of 24.50 euros per month for the Germany ticket and 182.50 euros for the youth ticket Bw.

The grant amounts are temporarily, because the final ticket prices for 2024 have not yet been determined. In order to be considered for the social pass, applicants must meet certain requirements, such as those from citizen benefit or basic security. The social pass is valid for half a year and can be extended three times. It is not transferable and only applies in connection with a identity card.