Price increase in VMT: Tickets will be more expensive from August!

Price increase in VMT: Tickets will be more expensive from August!

For everyone who regularly traveled by public transport in Middle Huringen, a change will be changed on August 1st. The Verkehrsverbund Mittelthüringen (VMT) increases the ticket prices by a total of 7.26 percent. This speaks of a small but not to be underestimated - and that in times of increasing living costs.

The new prices look as follows: Single trips for adults then cost 2.90 euros, before that it was 2.70 euros. For children, the price of 1.80 euros is now increased to 1.90 euros. It should be noted that tickets already acquired by the end of October 2025.

background of the price increase

The price increase has several reasons. On the one hand, the transport companies that are organized in the VMT must take into account the persistently increased energy and personnel costs. In addition, further investments are necessary to maintain the traffic offer and to meet the requirements of passengers. vmt that the 16 member companies are faced with financial challenges, which were alleviated by the country's special corona aids in 2022 and 2023.

Interesting to mention is that the price increase has no effect on the Germany ticket that remains available for 58 euros per month. This ticket, which is very popular, is supported by a special financing of the Free State of Thuringia and the Confederation.

A look at the competition

And what about other transport associations? From January 1, 2024, some major transport associations, such as the Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr (VRR) or the Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg (VBB) , also with price increases. These range from an average of 6.7 and 12.7 percent, with the Augsburg traffic and tariff network increasing most drastic. The VMT, on the other hand, traditionally made its price changes to August 1st, which is also planned for the coming years.

whether in the city or in the country - the increased ticket prices will employ many commuters and travelers. It remains to be seen how passengers will react to the new tariffs. However, one should always keep in mind that these adjustments could also indirectly contribute to improving and maintaining the transport offer.