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5mo ago

Berlin's 29-Euro Transit Pass to Transition into Subsidized Nationwide Ticket

Berlin commuters with existing 29-euro subscriptions will automatically receive the Germany-wide ticket at no extra cost for the duration of their contracts.

Franziska Giffey (SPD), Berliner Senatorin für Wirtschaft, Energie und Betriebe, erschrickt auf dem Betriebshof Lichtenberg der Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) in einem Tram-Simulator, nachdem ein Auto in die Tram gefahren ist.
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Overview

  • Berlin's 29-euro public transit subscription is no longer available for new sign-ups as of December 10, 2024, but existing subscribers can continue using it for the remainder of their one-year contracts.
  • Subscribers will be upgraded to the nationwide Deutschlandticket, which costs 58 euros per month, while the Berlin Senate covers the price difference to maintain the 29-euro rate.
  • The automatic transition to the Deutschlandticket requires no action from subscribers, and the Senate plans to reimburse the price difference by early 2025.
  • Subscribers unhappy with the change can cancel their contracts early without penalties, waiving the original 12-month commitment.
  • The Berlin Senate will allocate additional funds to support this arrangement, which could extend into 2025 for contracts starting in January.