Greens push for €29 Deutschlandticket as German fuel prices soar past €2
Fuel prices in Germany have climbed above two euros per litre due to the ongoing Middle East crisis. In response, the Greens in Saxony-Anhalt are calling for urgent action to lower public transport costs and improve services across the state.
Cornelia Lüddemann, leader of the Greens' state parliamentary group, has criticised fuel discounts as ineffective. She argues that a cheaper Deutschlandticket would provide faster relief for residents struggling with rising oil prices. The party is now pushing for the ticket's price to drop from €63 to €29.
Lüddemann stressed that affordable mobility is crucial for people in smaller towns. Without it, many risk being left behind as transport costs soar. The Greens are also urging the state government to lobby for the €29 ticket at the federal level. Alongside the price cut, the party wants expanded rail services, more *PlusBus* routes, and better on-demand shuttle options. These changes aim to make public transport a viable alternative for more residents in Saxony-Anhalt. No specific data exists yet on how the current €49 *Deutschlandticket* has affected passenger numbers in the region.
The Greens' proposal targets both immediate cost relief and long-term transport improvements. If adopted, the €29 ticket and service expansions could reshape travel options for rural and urban residents alike. The state government has yet to respond to the demands.
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