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Why is Germany's 'revolutionary' train ticket struggling? | DW News
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Germany's 'Deutschlandticket' provides nationwide flat-rate access to public transport, but it faces challenges regarding price stability and its impact on modal shift.
Launched as a 'revolution' in public transport, the Deutschlandticket offers a single nationwide fare for local trains, buses, and subways, replacing hundreds of complex regional systems. While the pass has been popular and climate-friendly, it has struggled to significantly reduce car usage, with most users being pre-existing public transport riders. The program is not inherently profitable, currently relying on an annual 3 billion euro government subsidy, which is guaranteed only until 2030. Rising costs are leading to increased ticket prices, prompting calls from opposition politicians for targeted subsidies to ensure long-term sustainability and public adoption.
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