Mobility Revolution: Five million euros for new public transport future!

Mobility Revolution: Five million euros for new public transport future!

In a solemn ceremony, the districts of Weilheim-Schongau and Landsberg am Lech officially announced their membership in the Munich Transport and Tariff Association (MVV). The accession, which is dated January 1, 2025, will not only significantly improve regional mobility, but also a significant expansion of the MVV area with around 260,000 new residents for a total of 3.7 million citizens. This was announced at the celebration in Schondorf, at the picturesque Ammersee, where numerous politically responsible and traffic experts came together to celebrate this historical moment, reports Merkur .

a true milestone for the regions

The Bavarian Transport Minister Christian Bernreiter sent his congratulations in a video message and emphasized the relevance of the accession. To support the changeover, Dr. Josef Rott, ministerial conductor of the Ministry of Transport, a funding decision of over five million euros. These funds have been provided for the introduction of new ticket machines, the adaptation of the bus signage and information materials. The Free State of Bavaria thus shows a strong commitment to the redesign of local public transport in the new member country circles, as Weihheim-Schongau.de

With the introduction of 20 new train stations and around 50 additional bus lines, the counties will not only be better networked geographically, but will also offer citizens a simplified collective bargaining structure in the future. Mobility is significantly increased by a uniform connection for all passengers, and users can look forward to a modern ticket app who simplifies the purchase and use of tickets. This will not only improve the accessibility of goals, but also represent an important step towards environmentally friendly mobility, as District Administrator Andrea Jochner-Weiß emphasized.