Germany discounts public transport

In the next 3 months, people use the Public transport in Germany such as buses, subways… will be able to buy monthly tickets for 9 Euros (about 220,000 VND). This figure is only 1/9 of the average monthly fare when traveling by public transport in Berlin.

According to the German transport ministry, the size of the support program could be up to 2.5 billion euros. Policymakers hope that the program will help ease people’s cost burden in the context that the inflation rate in Germany in April increased by 7.4% compared to the same period last year – a high level. within the past 40 years.

“Everything is getting more expensive and I’m happy if I can save something. It’s good that the state has supported us,” said Mr. Diethart – a German.

In addition, the program is also expected to promote the use of public transport in Germany in the long-term, while saving fuel costs and ensuring environmental goals.

Jannes Schwentu, a spokesman for the Berlin public transport company BVG said: “We are already planning to add additional services and wait and see how things play out. We are very hopeful. this and hopefully people will continue to stick with public transport, even after the three-month support period ends.”

Besides reducing public transport prices, many other support measures have also been implemented by the German government such as reducing fuel tax to a minimum in Germany. Eurozone in 3 month. Energy benefits will be granted at the rate of 300 Euros for employees subject to income tax and 100 Euros for social welfare recipients. Families will also receive an additional 100 Euros per child.

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