Deutschlandticket Usage Reaches 14.5 Million Users

Approximately 14.5 million people are using the Deutschlandticket despite the monthly price increasing to 63 euros. The Deutschlandticket has reached 14.5 million users, according to industry data. Ingo Wortmann of the Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen stated that the industry is targeting 20 million users. Efforts to reach this goal include establishing the ticket as a corporate job ticket through discussions with various companies. Both the transport industry and opposition politicians in the Bundestag are calling for the expansion of the ticket. Ingo Wottmann of the German Association of Transport Companies stated the current energy crisis makes the ticket a strong alternative to expensive fuel. Wottmann expressed a goal to reach 20 million users by implementing measures such as establishing the ticket as a corporate job ticket. Usage numbers are reportedly increasing annually. Wartmann from the Association of German Transport Companies noted that high fuel prices due to the energy crisis may drive further adoption. The pass is intended to promote public transportation across Germany. The service continues to see increasing user numbers year over year. Public transport usage remains a part of daily life for many commuters.