Germans will be able to enjoy it for three months, excluding main lines and high-speed trains.
With the entry into force of the monthly ticket at 9 euros – for public transport in cities and regional trains – traveling has never been so cheap.
Since it went on sale on May 23, this unbeatable monthly package has already convinced 7 million Germans.
The offer is valid throughout the summer – and costs the state 2.5 billion euros.
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Targeted assistance for public transport users, who face inflation.
“The idea is to relieve users financially, by encouraging daily trips by public transport to work, to the supermarket or for an outing, explains Eike Arnold, of the Association of German Transport Companies (VDV). it's not necessarily about encouraging travel, but rather this daily circulation."
The monthly ticket at 9 euros should allow 30 million Germans to save money by using public transport.
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