Thuringia's Transport Minister Speaks Out on Germany Ticket Funding Issues
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Hey there! Let's dive into the controversy surrounding the financing of Germany's popular transport ticket, the Deutschlandticket.
Thuringia's Minister of Transport, Steffen Schütz (BSW), has expressed hope for a compromise in the financing of the Deutschlandticket beyond 2025. In an interview with the German Press Agency in Erfurt, Schütz made it clear that he doesn't support maximum demands for the federal government to shoulder the majority of the costs. He emphasized that such a regulation could potentially mean the demise of the ticket.
From Thuringia's perspective, the ticket, which enables the use of local and regional transport, carries significant importance from a traffic policy, social, and ecological standpoint. Currently, the ticket costs 58 euros per month, and it's equally financed by the federal government and the states, each contributing 1.5 billion euros to make up for transport companies' revenue losses.
Schütz has pushed for the federal share of financing to be increased moderately, arguing that this would secure the ticket's long-term financial stability, relieve state budgets, and align with the goals outlined in the coalition agreement for improving public transport's attractiveness and capacities.
As the federal government's initial funding pledges are set to expire, the CDU is discussing the ticket’s future at party conferences. Schütz has urged for secure legal and financial measures to ensure the long-term security of the ticket. He expressed caution regarding a possible price increase, stressing the importance of the ticket remaining affordable, easy to use, and appealing to the public.
One-day transport ministers' conference is scheduled for Berlin on 27 June to discuss further financing, with Thuringia advocating for lasting legal and financial safeguards for the ticket.
Currently, the coalition agreement states that the Deutschlandticket will be continued beyond 2025, with users expected to face higher prices starting from 2029. However, the lack of detailed federal funding arrangements beyond temporary allocations gives rise to ongoing uncertainty about the ticket's long-term financing.
If you're curious about Thuringia’s Minister of Transport, Steffen Schütz, and his stance on these issues, checking recent press releases from Thuringia’s Ministry of Transport would be your best bet. Stay tuned for more updates on the Deutschlandticket! 🚋ŭĪ":"ɪ")🚦
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- In the coalition agreement, it's noted that the Deutschlandticket will continue beyond 2025, but its long-term financing remains uncertain due to the absence of detailed federal funding arrangements beyond temporary allocations.
- Thuringia's Minister of Transport, Steffen Schütz, is advocating for lasting legal and financial safeguards for the Deutschlandticket, arguing that this would secure the ticket's long-term financial stability, align with the coalition agreement's goals, and keep the ticket affordable and appealing to the public.
