A recent study commissioned by Greenpeace suggests that if the Germany ticket cost 29 euros per month instead of 58, an additional 10 million people would use it. The study, conducted by Exeo Consulting, surveyed over 2,100 individuals and found that more than half of the respondents desire a significantly cheaper ticket, transcending party lines.
According to the study, approximately 24 million people would purchase the affordable variant, a 70% increase from the 14 million who subscribed to the ticket in December 2024 at a price of 49 euros. The ticket’s price was increased to 58 euros at the start of the year and official numbers on the resulting impact on demand are not yet available. However, the study predicts a decline of 18% to 11.5 million subscriptions, effectively doubling the potential number of users of the Germany ticket.
“Traffic transformation needs a boost, not price hikes. A affordable Germany ticket would ease the burden on people’s wallets and protect the climate. After such a successful project, parties should be eager to seize the opportunity” said Lena Donat, Greenpeace’s transportation expert. While the Greens and the Left party are advocating for a price reduction to 49 and nine euros, respectively, in their election programs, the SPD plans to maintain the current price of 58 euros and the FDP and the Union have not commented on the future of the ticket.