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Deutschlandticket Price to Increase by €3.80 in 2027
Berlin, October 1 – The Deutschlandticket is set to become more expensive, with its price rising to €66.80 from January 2027. This represents an increase of €3.80 and marks the third price adjustment since the ticket’s introduction in 2023. The decision was announced by the Coordination Council, the body responsible for pricing, following a meeting on Wednesday.
Impact on Discounted Tickets
The price increase will not only affect the standard Deutschlandticket but also its discounted variants. The Deutschlandticket Jobticket will see its price rise to €63.46 from January 2027, up from €59.85. This price excludes the mandatory employer subsidy. Similarly, the Deutschland-Semesterticket will increase by €2.28, bringing its cost to €40.08.
New Pricing Authority: D-Tix
Historically, the federal and state governments were responsible for setting the prices of the Deutschlandticket. However, for the first time, a newly established company, D-Tix, will be determining the price increases. D-Tix will base its pricing decisions on various factors, including fuel costs, personnel expenses, and overall operating costs. The proposed price increases will then require approval from the Coordination Council.
Environmental Groups Express Criticism
The announcement of the price increase has drawn sharp criticism from environmental organizations. The German Federation for the Environment and Nature Conservation (BUND) issued a statement condemning the move. BUND highlighted the federal government’s allocation of 2.5 billion euros in taxpayer money for another fuel discount, while simultaneously failing to maintain a stable price for the Deutschlandticket.
Greenpeace also weighed in, emphasizing the potential of the Deutschlandticket to contribute to a reduction in oil and gas consumption. The environmental organization reiterated its call for the introduction of a social ticket, arguing that unlike fuel discounts, such a measure would directly benefit those most in need.
Official Statements on the Price Adjustment
Robert Crumbach (SPD), Brandenburg’s Transport Minister, issued a press release on Wednesday, stating that the price increase was “unfortunately unavoidable due to the significantly increased operating costs.”
Transport Minister Steffen Bilger (CDU) commented that despite the price adjustment, the Deutschlandticket remains “still a very attractive offer.” He further added that it continues to provide people in Germany with “high-quality and climate-friendly mobility in public transport.”
The price increase reflects ongoing economic pressures and operational costs within the public transport sector, aiming to ensure the long-term viability of the Deutschlandticket program while balancing affordability for users.
Source: https://www.the-berliner.com/english-news-berlin/the-deutschland-ticket-is-getting-more-expensive-in-2027/
