Matthias Miersch, chairman of the SPD parliamentary group, has warned against further price increases for the Deutschlandticket. Miersch told the newspapers of the Funke-Mediengruppe that he is concerned about the agreed continuous price increase and stated that it must not rise indefinitely in the coming years.
The affordability of the Deutschlandticket is once again a topic of discussion. When asked at what price the Deutschlandticket would become too expensive, the SPD group chairman said that this is certainly very individual, and he considers the current price of the Deutschlandticket to be appropriate. The ticket, which grants access to national public transport, currently costs 63 euros per month. Next year, the price will rise to 66.80 euros per month.
Miersch also assured prospective buyers of electric cars regarding reliable funding. He believes it is necessary to provide more money if it is evident that the funding is coming to an end due to limited resources. He noted that people with middle and smaller incomes would particularly benefit from the current funding.
