Overview

• The Deutschlandticket, introduced in 2023, provides nationwide access to public transport and currently costs €58 per month after a price increase in January 2025.
• Negotiators from CDU, CSU, and SPD propose securing the current price through 2026, with no further increases during this period.
• From 2027, user contributions may rise under a revised funding model, with adjustments planned to be implemented in a 'socially acceptable' manner.
• The ticket's funding, currently shared equally between federal and state governments, is only guaranteed through the end of 2025, necessitating legislative changes and new agreements for its continuation.
• Advocacy groups, including Greenpeace, support the ticket's continuation but caution against further price increases without addressing equity and rural infrastructure challenges.