The Deutschland-Ticket's first year: A game changer for European travel or an unsustainable strategy?
Supporters and critics of the German public transport voucher are using its first anniversary as an opportunity to clash over their differing opinions.
This edition of The Mobility Week in Review explores the first anniversary of the Deutschland-Ticket, the declining prices of used electric cars, the role of lighting in transport safety, and the latest developments in the autonomous taxi conflict.
Without further ado, let's dive in...
🎟️ The discussion over the German public transport flat rate persists... With no end in sight
The coronavirus pandemic and the energy crisis triggered by Russia's attempted invasion of Ukraine led numerous European governments to introduce new fares and promotions to enhance the appeal of public transport. Among these initiatives, the launch of the Deutschland-Ticket has undoubtedly garnered the most media attention over the past few years. Rarely have other measures in the mobility industry attracted such a broad spectrum of supporters and critics.