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Future of the Deutschlandticket: Politicians demand quick clarity!
Transport ministers in the north are calling for quick clarification on the financing of the Germany ticket after the traffic lights are turned off.
Future of the Deutschlandticket: Politicians demand quick clarity!
The future of the Deutschlandticket is in the balance! After the traffic light coalition suddenly left, the financial security of the popular ticket is being hotly debated. Transport ministers from the north, including Schleswig-Holstein's Claus Ruhe Madsen, are vehemently demanding that the federal government finally make clear decisions. “A cheap ticket only makes sense if the infrastructure is right,” emphasizes Madsen, pointing out the inadequate investment in the railway. “It is absurd to sell cinema tickets without offering a program!”
The SPD-led states are doing everything they can to ensure that the unused regionalization funds are carried over into the coming year. Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's Transport Minister Reinhard Meyer demands: "Now we finally need clarity!" Lower Saxony's Olaf Lies is also pushing for a quick solution. “The hanging game must finally be ended!” If the funds are not transferred, the ticket could be at risk. Hamburg's Transport Senator Anjes Tjarks sees the federal government as having a duty: "Without the funds, the ticket will remain unsafe until the end of 2025!"
Politics is divided
Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing is sending positive signals and warning against taking tickets away from citizens. “Around 13 million passengers use it, and public transport has become more attractive!” But not everyone agrees: Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder questions the future of the ticket if the federal government does not cover the entire cost. However, the CDU/CSU parliamentary group is prepared to approve the project. “The remaining federal funds for local public transport are already with the states,” explains deputy parliamentary group leader Ulrich Lange.
The Germany ticket currently costs 49 euros, from 2025 it will be 58 euros. Discounts for pupils, students and seniors are also provided. Consumer advocates and the social association VdK urgently warn against a possible end to the ticket, as this would mean a step backwards for sustainable transport policy. The SPD parliamentary group in the Schleswig-Holstein state parliament is pushing for the receipt of the Germany ticket with an urgent motion. The clock is ticking – the decision must be made soon!