Technical breakdown at OVG: Thousands of euros in additional payments for families!

Technical breakdown at OVG: Thousands of euros in additional payments for families!

In Cologne, everything currently revolves around the problems at the Oberhavel Verkehrsgesellschaft (OVG). In the last few weeks there have been numerous difficulties with debits, which have had unpleasant financial consequences for many citizens. Company spokeswoman Sabine Fussan confirmed that a technical problem occurred during the introduction of a new booking and sales system. This meant that not all bank details were taken into account when the data was transferred. Around “five to ten percent” of customers are particularly affected, although the exact error rate for the unbilled months remains unclear. The OVG has already taken measures to correct the technical errors and add the missing bank details.

The frustration is palpable, especially among the families affected. A mother from Oranienburg reports that she now has to pay around 300 euros, which is an immense sum for her family, which is dependent on social welfare. This additional payment results from her husband's Germany ticket and her son's student ticket. This situation raises questions because the OVG rejects the mother's suggestion that the sum not be paid until after Christmas. “The money is urgently needed,” said Fussan. It remains to be seen how the OVG will respond to the objections of the affected customers.

Back to normal?

However, there is also some positive news: the missed debits for August and September will now be made up, and billing for December should be possible again at the usual time. The next billings for October and November will take place in the coming weeks, so customers should soon have an overview of their payments again.

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A look at the challenges

OVG must now face the challenge of regaining customers’ trust while ensuring that such technical glitches are avoided in the future. Even if the technical errors have now been fixed, the question remains as to how communication with passengers can be improved. The coming weeks will show whether the OVG is living up to its responsibility and what measures will be taken to defuse the situation for those affected.

It remains to be seen how the situation will develop and whether the affected families will be able to cope with the financial burden. Dealing well with such challenges can be crucial in ensuring that we do not lose touch with the trust of citizens.

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