Price increase at VVR: How the tariffs are changing in Western Pomerania-Rügen

Price increase at VVR: How the tariffs are changing in Western Pomerania-Rügen

From January 1, 2025, passengers in Ribnitz-Damgarten and the surrounding area will have to expect higher prices on local public transport. The Vorpommern-Rügen transport company (VVR) is increasing tariffs by an average of five percent. The price for a single ticket in Ribnitz-Damgarten will then cost 2.20 euros, while the fare for a city trip in Stralsund is 2.60 euros. In addition, the day ticket for the Bergen, Binz-Prora, Sassnitz and Ribnitz-Damgarten regions will increase from 5.40 euros to 5.70 euros. This measure is justified by increasing operating costs, especially for energy and personnel ostsee-zeitung.de reported.

New offers and ticket changes

At the same time as the price increase, VVR is planning to improve the transport offering. From January 2025, the VVR-Surfer on-call bus will also be used in other regions, including Barth, Stralsund surrounding area and Altenpleen. This comes as part of the rollout of the on-demand bus system, launched in June 2024 to promote mobility in rural areas. In addition to the more attractive on-call bus service, two new regional bus routes are being launched, including from Klein Zicker to Sassnitz. In addition, the 10-passenger group ticket will be expanded to the entire Vorpommern-Rügen district, while the 6-passenger ticket will no longer be offered in Stralsund city traffic. Groups of ten or more traveling to the same destination will benefit from the reduced single ticket, as will also be the case with airline.org noted.