Germany plans public transport boost with €9 a month ticket

Millions set for summer of cheap travel on all modes of transport with scheme to aid cost of living crisis

Millions of Germans are expected to take advantage of a summer of cheaper travel from next month under government plans to boost public transport use and give financial relief to consumers facing a cost of living crisis.

A 9 a month ticket scheme is to be introduced from 1 June allowing travel on all modes of city and regional transport. A different ticket will apply for each region and it will be available for three months until the end of August.