"Despite the well-documented issues with punctuality and reliability, the number of Germans using public transportation continued to increase in 2025, albeit at a slower rate than before. According to data from Germany's Federal Statistical Office, Germans made around 5.7 billion journeys on public transportation in the first half of this year, a 1% increase on the same period in 2024."
"Introduced in May 2023, the Deutschlandticket is valid for travel on all buses, trams and regional trains (but not long-distance ICE, IC or EC trains) across the entire country, originally for 49 per month but now costing 58 per month. Around 14 million people currently have a Deutschlandticket but, with the price set to rise again to 63 per month in 2026, travel and consumer groups are concerned that more passengers could return to their cars."
Germans made around 5.7 billion public-transport journeys in the first half of 2025, a 1% increase from the same period in 2024. Use of long-distance trains rose by 4% to 71 million trips, though last year's strikes make direct year-on-year comparisons less reliable. Overall growth continues but at a slower pace than the initial surge after the nationwide Deutschlandticket launch. The Deutschlandticket, introduced in May 2023, is valid on buses, trams and regional trains but excludes long-distance ICE, IC and EC services. The ticket originally cost €49 per month, increased to €58 per month, and is scheduled to rise to €63 in 2026. Around 14 million people currently hold the Deutschlandticket, and travel and consumer groups fear higher prices could prompt some passengers to return to cars.
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