Schweinfurt revolutionizes local transport: cashless into the new year!

Schweinfurt revolutionizes local transport: cashless into the new year!

Schweinfurt, Deutschland - In Schweinfurt, paying in local public transport is revolutionized! From January 1, 2025, the local traffic service, Stadtwerke Schweinfurt, will be the first operator in Germany to completely switch to a cashless payment system called Sweasy. This innovative system enables passengers to keep a money card or previously acquired credit cards on a screen when you get in, to check in. The highlight: When getting out, the cheapest fare is automatically calculated. This modern system could also be introduced by 2027 in the rest of the transport association NVM, including the Würzburg area, such as radioprimaton.de At the same time as this change, there are changes in the timetable and in the route.

price increases in local public transport

While Schweinfurt relies on modern payment methods, driving prices in several German transport associations increase significantly at the turn of the year. Those affected include prominent networks such as the Berlin-Brandenburg Transport Association (VBB) and the Munich Transport Association (MVV). Overall, ticket prices are increased by an average of 6.7 percent. In Augsburg, for example, passengers must expect a price increase of 12.7 percent from January 1st. The transport association Rhein-Sieg (VRS) and the transport association Rhein-Ruhr (VRR) also increase their prices by 10.4 percent or 9.4 percent, according to Investweek.com .

The increased costs of energy and personnel are often cited as reasons for these increases. The Situation in the transport associations is particularly critical, where the financial burdens are further enlarged by increased operating costs. While some allies have already increased prices this year, others are considering deciding price adjustments in spring. However, the Germany ticket remains untouched and still costs 49 euros per month, which enables nationwide trips to local and regional traffic.