Viennese Greens and FPÖ defend themselves against impending ticket price increases!

Viennese Greens and FPÖ defend themselves against impending ticket price increases!

Wien, Österreich - in Vienna, the discussion about the 365 euro annual ticket from the Vienna lines. The Viennese Greens have initiated a petition to ensure the preservation of this proven tariff. With regard to a possible price increase, the freedom (FPÖ) also express themselves critically on the plans of the city government. This concern made by the Greens and the FPÖ should be considered against the background that the annual ticket had cost 449 euros before it was introduced in 2012. According to [OE24] (https://www.oe24.at/oesterreich/politik/wiener-oplosition-365-jahro-card-muss- remnants/637690741), the price could increase to up to 515 euros, which is described by both the Greens and the FPÖ as unacceptable.

The Viennese Greens argue that the annual ticket has meant savings of over 160 euros per year since its introduction. "One euro per day for mobility is not only socially acceptable, but also a decisive factor for the use of public transport," said the critics of the planned price increase. In addition, the Greens are calling for an increased investment to expand the public transport network in order to further promote the attractiveness and use.

criticism of the city government

FPÖ transport spokesman Anton Mahdalik criticized the city's politics, which difficult to drive driving and at the same time make public transport more expensive. In a planned special debate, FPÖ council of Klemens Resch will bring an application against the price increase. The city government counters these allegations by the SPÖ representative Omar al-Rawi, who emphasizes that Vienna is implementing a social climate policy and does not want to operate household consolidation at the expense of citizens.

In addition, the SPÖ referred to price increases at ÖBB since 2021, which also belongs to the context of this discussion. The different points of view between the political parties illustrate the tensions associated with financial policy in the field of public transport.

public transport in Vienna

Public transport in Vienna includes a well-developed network of subway, S-Bahn, buses and trams. Tickets can be purchased on multilingual driving machines or via the Viennese lines app. The tariffs vary, with a single trip costs 2.40 euros and a day ticket is available for 8 euros. These are important information for the Viennese and tourists who use the city.

• popular ticket options:
• Vienna Pass: Free entry to over 70 sights, access to hop-on/hop-off buses.
• Vienna City Card: Unrestricted use of subway, trams and buses in Zone 100.

These ticket options are of great advantage for tourists and, in addition to mobility, also offer discounts at museums and events. The discussion about the 365 euro day ticket also shows how closely public transport is linked to the quality of life in Vienna. As the Vienna Tourist Information Service illustrates, these aspects should not be neglected when it comes to the future of mobility in the city.