Public Transport in Saxony-Anhalt Needs €42M-€77M Annual Investment
A study by the German Association of Public Transport (VDV) has outlined plans to significantly expand and improve public bus services in Saxony-Anhalt. The proposals aim to enhance the network and introduce flexible buses, but come with a substantial price tag.
The study suggests two scenarios. The first focuses on eliminating maintenance backlogs and transitioning to emission-free vehicles. The second involves expanding streetcar and tram networks, and introducing on-demand buses in rural areas. Both scenarios require a significant increase in funding.
Currently, ticket sales cover only 25 percent of public bus service costs in Saxony-Anhalt. Challenges include aging infrastructure, skilled labor shortages, and increasing breakdowns and cancellations. Alexander Möller, CEO of the VDV, believes that better quality, more connections, and flexibility can be achieved with improved funding.
The study estimates that between €42 million and €77 million are needed annually by 2040 to improve public bus services in Saxony-Anhalt. The more expensive scenario could benefit about half of the state's population. The proposals aim to more than double the current level of funding, highlighting the urgent need for investment in the region's public bus service system.
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