Price increase in VBB: What passengers expected from 2026!

Price increase in VBB: What passengers expected from 2026!

In the traffic landscape of Berlin and Brandenburg, it will soon become more expensive. Christoph Heuing, the new head of the Berlin-Brandenburg Transport Association (VBB), has officially announced price increases for bus and train trips from January 2026. According to rbbb24 increased costs that exceed the income from the transport companies. Heuing, in office since May 2025, is also planning to simplify the tariff structure currently comprehensive over 1,000 ticket prices.

The punctuality of the VBB is impressive over 90%, while in long -distance transport it is only between 60 and 70 percent. Despite this good balance, the high demand, especially through the Germany ticket, has become a big problem. Overcrowded trains and buses are not uncommon. Heuing therefore demands more financial support from the federal government to ensure additional trains and an improved infrastructure.

prices in comparison

The announced price increase is expected to grow by an average of 6.7%, somehow consequently after the last increase just eight months ago. In the run-up to the price adjustments, other major transport associations such as the Rhein-Ruhr Transport Association (VRR) and the Munich Transport Association (MVV) have announced similar steps. A comparison of the price adjustments will be transparent from January 1, 2024 at the latest:

A crucial request from haing is that the problem of overcrowding cannot be solved so quickly. He knows that ordering additional trains and the upgrading of railway lines require a considerable time. This may not be surprising, but it makes it clear that quick solutions are not in prospect.

With a view to the future according to Tagesschau is "very good across Germany" and the goal is to further increase the quality in public transport. However, it is clear that the challenges are great - both in terms of financing and infrastructure.

summarized the passengers must therefore be prepared for higher prices, while at the same time it is working on solutions to meet the requirements of the commuter. Public transport remains a hot iron in politics. Transport policy is required!

For everyone who regularly depends on public transport, it now means: stay tuned and inform, because the next few months will surely have further news that will affect public transport in our region. A nerve -wracking topic that also offers opportunities. Of course we keep you up to date.

More details on the changes in public transport can also be found on n-tv .