Overview
- The new monthly price takes effect at the turn of the year, with future adjustments to be tied to a cost index from 2027 that ministers plan to define in spring.
- Regional associations are raising tariffs at the new year, with AVV averaging +5.1% including a €2.10 short trip, MVV +3.9%, and VBB +6%, and AVV’s planned move into MVV in 2027 is flagged for possible delay over technical and legal issues.
- VBB is eliminating several products, including annual and seven-day tickets, the seniors’ subscription and the BC tariff.
- Passenger and consumer groups warn the increases make public transport less attractive, while transport ministers led by Christian Bernreiter say the adjustment was necessary to keep the nationwide pass available.
- More than 14 million people hold the pass, and a Forsa poll for consumer advocates found 82% plan to keep it and 13% intend to cancel, though the sample was small.