Mobility Costs Surge in January, Driven by Higher Public Transit and Auto Expenses
New data reveals significant price increases for transportation in Germany, with public transit and car-related costs rising sharply compared to the previous year.
- Public transit costs rose by an average of 6% in January 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, with local transit seeing a 7.6% increase.
- The price of Germany's nationwide 'Deutschlandticket' for regional and local transit increased by 18% to €58 per month, contributing to higher public transportation expenses.
- Car-related costs, including insurance premiums and maintenance, increased by 3.2% year-over-year, with insurance premiums alone soaring by nearly 21%.
- Over the longer term, from 2020 to 2024, car-related expenses rose by over 28%, significantly outpacing the 19% rise in average consumer prices during the same period.
- Environmentally friendly mobility options, such as bicycles and e-bikes, saw comparatively modest price changes, with e-bike prices even dropping slightly by 0.4% year-over-year.
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