Thuringia's Transport Minister Expresses Cautious Optimism Over Future of Germany Ticket
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Hey there! Let's dive into the financial poker game surrounding the Germany ticket beyond 2025. The Minister of Transport for Thuringia, Steffen Schütz, is hopeful for a compromise, but he won't settle for maximum demands that the federal government foots most of the bill. That'd be a pipedream, in his eyes.
For Thuringia, the ticket - a travel pass enabling nationwide local and regional commuting for just 58 euros a month - is a top priority from traffic policy, social and, of course, ecological perspectives. The ticket, currently funded equally by the federal government and the states with 1.5 billion euros each, mitigates transport company revenue losses.
Schütz advocates for the federal government's share to modestly increase, acknowledging that it presents Thuringia with financial hurdles due to cost increases and a tight budget situation. A moderate boost in the federal government’s contribution could be a win-win solution, securing the ticket's financial longevity, easing state budgets, and aligning with the federal government's coalition agreement goals.
The ticket's long-term affordability is crucial, and Thuringia is committed to finding secure, legal, financial avenues to ensure its permanence. A special transport ministers' conference is slated for June 27 to discuss further financing.
Schütz treads carefully when it comes to a potential price increase, emphasizing that the ticket must remain affordable, easy to navigate, and attractive in the long run. However, he does understand those who don't dismiss the prospect of a moderate price increase down the line.
As it stands, the Deutschlandticket's funding by the federal government and the states is only guaranteed until the end of this year. The coalition agreement of CDU, CSU, and SPD states that the ticket will be extended beyond 2025, with users bracing themselves for higher prices from 2029 onwards.
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P.S. Keep in mind that the Deutschlandticket, a monthly subscription priced at €58, grants access to urban, local, and regional transport throughout Germany - excluding long-distance services like ICE, save for specific areas [3]. The current cost-sharing deal between federal and state governments is only guaranteed until the end of 2025 [2].
- Steffen Schütz, the Transport Minister of Thuringia, is advocating for an increase in the federal government's contribution towards the Germany ticket, a crucial initiative that addresses traffic policy, social, and ecological concerns in Thuringia.
- In the context of the politics and policy-and-legislation surrounding the Germany ticket, Schütz underscores the importance of ensuring its long-term affordability, maintaining a balance between price accessibility and securing financial longevity for the ticket.
- The Germany ticket, a monthly travel pass enabling nationwide commuting for €58, has been funded equally by the federal government and the states up until 2025. Now, with the coalition agreement guaranteeing its extension beyond 2025, the focus is on finding sustainable financial solutions for the ticket's future.
