Future of the Deutschlandticket: Brandenburg sticks to 76% approval!

Future of the Deutschlandticket: Brandenburg sticks to 76% approval!

Things are getting exciting in the current discussion about the future of the Deutschlandticket. According to a survey by BrandenburgTrend, which was carried out from June 19 to 23, 2025 among 1,185 eligible voters, 76% of those surveyed are in favor of maintaining the ticket in 2026. This support applies to all parts of the country, and certain regions particularly stand out: in independent cities such as Potsdam and Cottbus, even 81% are in favor of continuing it. Even in small communities with fewer than 5,000 inhabitants, 61% have strengthened their support for the Deutschlandticket. Support is particularly high among the younger age group, with 81% of 16 to 49 year olds supporting the ticket. This makes the Deutschlandticket a real hit and has the potential to become normal in German local transport. rbb24 reports that only 15% are against a continuation, which shows that most citizens are interested in a well-functioning public transport system.

While public enthusiasm is high, behind the scenes there are concerns that could jeopardize the future of the Deutschlandticket. Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder is calling for a fixed price mechanism to secure the financing of the ticket in the long term. The federal and state governments are currently sharing the costs of 1.5 billion euros annually, but this is only guaranteed until the end of this year. The transport industry is concerned that these sums are not enough to close the gaps in lost revenue for transport companies. If the ticket continues to be a success, it could prove challenging to provide the necessary funding to sustain it in the coming years. Tagesschau emphasizes that the states want planning security and are pushing for the federal government to cover possible additional costs.

Setting the course for the future

The upcoming special transport ministers' conference in Berlin should clarify what will happen with the future financing of the ticket. Andreas Scheuer, Schnieder's colleague, notes that over 13 million users are already using the Deutschlandticket, which is clear evidence of the project's success. In order to ensure this success in the long term, the offer must be designed so attractively that it is self-sustaining. There are also considerations about reducing the price to 49 euros in order to stabilize the ticket price for the numerous users. Federal government considers that approval in the federal states is so high that it is worth investing further in the ticket.

With the introduction of the Deutschlandticket on May 1, 2023, the federal and state governments received positive feedback. A high satisfaction rate of 95% among users speaks for itself, and 75% of users want to use the ticket permanently. The experience gained shows that the ticket also contributes to reducing CO2 emissions, which is in line with the general transport transition. It remains to be seen how the ministers and political actors will determine the direction for the future of the Germany ticket next Friday and whether they will manage to clarify the necessary financing issues.