Berlin SPD Pushes to Honor Full Year of €29 Public Transit Pass

The party opposes immediate price hikes for current subscribers despite budget cuts in the 2025 state plan.

The Berlin SPD is calling for the €29 monthly public transit pass to remain valid for its full one-year contract duration for current subscribers.
The CDU-SPD coalition's 2025 budget plan includes eliminating the ticket to save up to €300 million annually.
CDU officials propose transitioning approximately 200,000 users to more expensive alternatives, such as the €58 Deutschlandticket, by spring 2025.
SPD leaders argue that abrupt price increases are unfair and emphasize their prioritization of maintaining free student transit over the €29 ticket.
The broader €3 billion budget cuts aim to preserve Berlin’s social programs and avoid across-the-board reductions, according to SPD officials.