What is the €49 "Deutschlandticket"?

The €49 "Deutschlandticket" is a ticket introduced in Germany that allows unlimited travel on all local and regional modes of transport throughout Germany and parts of its bordering regions for €49 per month.

Has the €49 "Deutschlandticket" been successful?

Yes, the ticket has been a great success. Germany's transport minister, Volker Wissing, has hailed it as a "huge success," with nearly one million additional users within three months of its launch.

How has the €49 ticket affected passenger numbers on Deutsche Bahn?

According to DB Regio CEO Evelyn Palla, the number of passengers utilizing Deutsche Bahn's local transport services has increased by about a quarter since the introduction of the €49 "Deutschlandticket" on May 1. Additionally, the number of passengers using DB's regional services, including the S-Bahn, increased by 25% in June compared to April.

Are passengers traveling longer distances with the €49 ticket?

Yes, passengers on DB regional trains are reported to be traveling "significantly longer distances" since the introduction of the Deutschland ticket.

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