9-euro ticket: The most important information

The spirits differ on the 9-euro ticket. Some rate it as extremely positive, more critical voices rise on the other side. The use of the "Public" at the bargain price is "a huge opportunity for public transport", says Andreas Krämer, for example, who, as CEO of exeo strategic consulting, participated in a study on the topic. The high customer benefit is not only at the extremely low price level, but also in a comfort gain - especially people for whom the complexes of the tariff system are a usage barrier, have now received simple access to public transport. In plain language: Anyone who - what does not belong much - fails at the ticket machine, makes it easier to use the flat rate.

• Mixed feelings
• When is the 9-euro ticket?
• where is the 9-euro ticket?
• what does the ticket apply?
• Who can buy the ticket?
• Can bicycles and dogs be taken with them?
• threatens an overload?

Mixed feelings

Rather "mixed feelings", on the other hand, Kerstin Hurek, Head of Staff Transport Policy at the Auto Club Europe (ACE). In principle, the 9-euro ticket is the right measure. But it must be well done: "Otherwise we face ticket chaos in summer and completely overcrowded buses and trains". Bad personal experiences would not persuade anyone to leave the car standing, rather the opposite was the case.

The 9-euro ticket is a component of the billion-dollar relief package with which the federal government wants to help citizens through the times of high energy prices. Professional commuters in particular should benefit and switch from the car to public transport as long as possible. However, not all questions have yet been resolved and all hurdles have been taken. The Bundestag is making its decision on Thursday, and the Federal Council will have to give its approval tomorrow. This is necessary because the regional and local transport is a country matter. And could be difficult because some federal states may face them, they do not see the financing problem sufficiently clarified.

The most important questions and answers to the inexpensive travel according to the current state of affairs:

When is the 9-euro ticket?

The campaign period extends over the three summer months June, July and August 2022. The price of 9 euros then applies "monthly for a calendar month", according to the Large Verkehrsverbund Nuremberg (VGN), sliding periods are not provided. Depending on how long the planned route fails, it can still be worth solving the 9-euro ticket for a few or even a single day.

where is the 9-euro ticket?

At Bahn.de, via the DB-Navigator app of the railway as well as via the online channels and apps from the transport companies. In addition, the ticket should also be available from switches and machines, sometimes also from the driver. However, this probably does not apply nationwide and everywhere.

what does the ticket apply?

Only for local and regional traffic- for regular buses, trams, subway and S-Bahn or regional trains, for example, and only for second class. It is not possible to pay for the first class trip, just as little as a seat reservation. Long -distance traffic (ICE, IC, EC) is not covered. Nevertheless, with good planning, there is the possibility to travel across Germany for little money.

Who can buy the ticket?

Everyone, including children from the age of six, they drive free of charge at a younger age. Special and further discounts for target groups such as pupils, students, trainees or seniors are not planned. If you already have a subscription, you should find out a crediting, for example in the form of a credit or refund. Time -term restrictions are canceled during the campaign period.

Can bicycles and dogs be taken with them?

no For the bike and/or the four-legged friend, an extra ticket must be solved. Whether this costs the regular normal price depends on the respective transport network.

threatens an overload?

That can be good, especially on the upcoming holidays and at Pentecost. It is questionable whether railway and transport companies will adapt their capacities. This will "only be possible to a very limited extent," says VGN Nuremberg, who at the same time prepares its customers "that there can also be over -occupied".