German Transport Minister Urges Continued Funding for Deutschlandticket

Winfried Hermann emphasizes the importance of affordable public transit as federal and state funding for the ticket remains uncertain beyond 2025.

The Deutschlandticket, a nationwide public transit pass, currently costs €58 per month after an increase from €49 at the start of 2025.
Funding for the ticket by the federal and state governments is only secured until the end of 2025, raising concerns about its future affordability and availability.
Transport Minister Winfried Hermann argues that affordable ticket options are vital to ensure increased public transit use, even as infrastructure investments are prioritized.
The ticket has attracted approximately 14 million users, with new users continuing to adopt it, aligning with its goal to encourage a shift to public transit.
Upcoming discussions at the April transportation ministers' conference will address the ticket's future, with Hermann advocating for a fair cost-sharing model between federal and state governments.