Berlin Faces Financial Strain as 29-Euro Ticket Ends and Public Transport Prices Rise

The discontinuation of Berlin's 29-euro ticket will cost the city 60 million euros, while fare increases are set to impact public transport users across Germany.

Berlin's 29-euro ticket, discontinued on December 10, will still cost the city an estimated 60 million euros in 2024 due to a transition plan for subscribers.
The transition allows approximately 200,000 subscribers to use the Germany-wide 49-euro ticket while paying only 29 euros, with Berlin covering the difference.
Fare increases are planned for public transport across multiple regions, including Berlin and Brandenburg, with single tickets rising by up to 30 cents starting January 2025.
In Dresden and surrounding areas, public transport prices will rise by an average of 6.88% from April 2025, attributed to higher energy, material, and wage costs.
The Germany-wide 49-euro ticket will also see a price increase starting January 2025, reflecting broader financial pressures on public transit systems.