Regulatory Framework for Ticket Pricing in Germany to be Implemented Starting 2027
The German federal government and the states have agreed to a new pricing mechanism for the Germany Ticket, with the decision made unanimously at the Transport Ministers' Conference in Munich. From 2027, the price of the nationwide valid Germany ticket for local transport will be determined based on a cost index developed by the Transport Ministers' Conference by autumn 2025.
Christian Bernreiter, Bavaria's Transport Minister, announced this news following the conference. The cost index will take into account factors such as wage and energy costs, providing clarity for both users and transport companies.
The price increase to 63 euros in 2026 is a precursor to the new pricing mechanism in 2027. Stefan Schnorr, State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Transport, stated that there is clarity that the ticket will continue permanently.
Despite tight budgets, the federal government has pledged funds for the Germany Ticket for the coming years. The federal government will provide 1.5 billion euros per year for the Germany ticket until 2030. This commitment was welcomed by Schnorr as a good day due to the commitment of funds for the Germany ticket for the coming years.
However, no specific date has been publicly announced for when the German federal government and the federal states will conclude the financing agreement for the Germany Ticket through 2030. Discussions on financing from 2027 onward are indicated as ongoing, but no exact contract signing date is given in the available information.
The Germany ticket has been causing revenue losses for transport companies due to more expensive previous subscriptions. The new pricing mechanism aims to address this issue by basing the price on a cost index, ensuring that the ticket remains affordable for users while also being financially sustainable for transport companies.
With the new pricing mechanism in place, there will be no more uncertainty about financing for the Germany ticket, ensuring that the popular ticket continues to be available for commuters across Germany.
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