Advocates Push for €25 Nationwide Social Transit Pass in Germany

The Paritätischer Gesamtverband intensifies calls for a unified 'Deutschlandticket Sozial' to address affordability and regional disparities in public transit access.

The Deutschlandticket, introduced in 2023, now costs €58 per month, which many low-income individuals find unaffordable.
The Paritätischer Gesamtverband has proposed a nationwide €25 'Deutschlandticket Sozial' for low-income groups, citing significant regional inequalities in access to discounted transit options.
A recent study found that 243 of Germany's 497 districts offer no social tariffs for public transportation, creating disparities based on residence.
The proposed social ticket would cost under €400 million annually and could be funded by reallocating environmentally harmful subsidies or utilizing the European Climate Fund.
Discussions about the long-term sustainability of the Deutschlandticket continue, with potential price increases after 2027 raising further concerns about affordability.

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