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Germany's €49 train ticket leads to 25% increase in passengers

Germany's €49 'Deutschlandticket' declared “huge success” as public transport sees 25% increase in passengers 

https://daryo.uz/en/2023/08/01/germanys-49-deutschlandticket-declared-huge-success-as-public-transport-sees-25-increase-in-passengers

Particularly during the summer months, routes to the coast and mountains have experienced a surge in popularity, indicating that the scheme is encouraging more sustainable travel choices during holiday periods. 

Germany's ambitious initiative to promote public transportation through the €49 a month 'Deutschlandticket' has been declared a "huge success” as it resulted in a remarkable 25% increase in passengers using national railway company Deutsche Bahn's regional services. Launched in May, the Deutschlandticket enables travelers to access unlimited buses and local or regional trains across the country.

3 comments

MrSilkworm

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Let's hope that as more data comes in, the more this initiative will be successful. It's amazing that a car producing country as Germany, makes this kind of move, to reduce the use of cars for en environmental and practical reasons

Tolstoy

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So now 25% more people can arrive too late^^ For all people outside Germany, check some statistics about delayed and even cancelled trains from Deutsche Bahn.

kglitch

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"The sleeper train business is booming this summer. Across Europe, the bunks on overnight trains—once viewed as a fading anachronism in an era of cheap EasyJet and Ryanair flights—are sold out, and even tickets for simple seats are hard to come by.

The resurgence is being driven by concerns about climate change and the emissions from those cheap jet flights. But environmental consciousness is also making Europeans rediscover the perks, efficiencies, and subtle luxuries of overnight rail travel."

https://slate.com/business/2023/08/sleeper-car-trains-trend-travel.html

Germany's €49 train ticket leads to 25% increase in passengers

Germany's €49 'Deutschlandticket' declared “huge success” as public transport sees 25% increase in passengers&nbsp;

Germany's €49 'Deutschlandticket' declared “huge success” as public transport sees 25% increase in passengers