Green Party slams Deutsche Bahn for axing family travel discounts
Katharina Dröge, co-leader of the Green Party’s parliamentary group, has spoken out against Deutsche Bahn’s latest pricing changes. The company plans to scrap discounted seat reservations for families, a move Dröge claims will push up travel costs for parents and children. She has also directed criticism at CDU leader Friedrich Merz over how railway funds are being used.
Dröge argues that removing discounts on family seat reservations will make train journeys more expensive. According to her, the decision hits families hardest, reducing accessibility for those travelling with children.
The Green Party’s call highlights concerns over rising train costs for families. Dröge’s proposal focuses on reinvesting funds into infrastructure rather than short-term financial fixes. The debate now rests on whether the government will adjust its spending priorities in response.
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