New research says a discounted public transport subscription in Germany has drastically lowered CO2 emissions in the country. The cost of the subscription is €58 a month, but some are saying it should be cheaper.
  • RamenDame@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 days ago

    The DeutschlandTicket is by far one of the best decisions we have made in years. I am a public transport Ultra. But it is just the best thing to just hop into a bus anyfuckingwhere you want in Germany. No need to look for zones. The public transport zoning in Germany required an advanced degree to navigate. Most of the time I just travel within two cities but I nearly almost break even and I don’t t want to think about 3€ I might have saved not using the DTicket. But going once in a while to a different city makes it worthwhile. Should it be cheaper for students, pupils, disabled and socially disadvantaged: absolutely fucking yes (travelling in a wheelchair in Germany is still a nightmare). Or make it free for all and get rid of the Dienstwagenprevileg (tax privileges which makes it very cheap to get a car through your employer).

    But what really makes my blood boil is the following: for a couple of months now they have discussed supporting making a driving licence because it is too expensive for young people: if we had functioning public transport we wouldn’t need to make a licence with 17 to drive to a job as a trainee where we earn a little compensation. Public transport would benefit everyone in the region not one person.

  • JeffreyOrange@lemmy.worldEnglish
    4·
    1 day ago

    This is probably the best and most noticable thing our Government has ever done. Also one of the very few thing hat helps out young people (but not them in particular).