From January, Germany will introduce a nationwide public transport ticket costing €49 a month.
Transport Minister Volker Wissing said on Wednesday that the move was aimed at cutting emissions and helping people to cope with the cost of living crisis.
Over the summer, a €9 per month ticket was introduced as an experiment. The new ‘Deutschlandticket’ or German Ticket, raises that to €49 or around €1.60 per day.
Where is the Deutschland Ticket valid?
The ticket is valid on buses and trains – all short and medium-distance public transport – at a lower cost than normal. It won’t be valid on intercity trains.
Transport Ministers from 16 different German states have agreed on the
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