EVG chairman calls for the expansion of the Germany ticket for a sustainable turnover of traffic

EVG chairman calls for the expansion of the Germany ticket for a sustainable turnover of traffic

EVG Martin Burkert: Germany ticket promotes traffic turnaround

Berlin- In the current debate about the Germany ticket, Martin Burkert, chairman of the Railway and Transport Union (EVG), commented on the importance of this offer for the traffic transition. Burkert emphasizes that the turnover of traffic urgently needs decisions and that the Germany ticket plays an important role in this.

The Germany ticket, which is currently being offered at a price of 49 euros, has already been a great success and has been well received nationwide. However, there should be no "prevention price" and the offer must be expanded, said Burkert. He criticizes the political games and the back and forth in relation to the Germany ticket, as passengers, especially commuters, are unsettled.

In order to ensure affordable mobility and expanding the offer, an investment in more staff and vehicles is required, Burkert emphasizes. It makes it clear that it is counterproductive to play the various measures to promote climate -friendly mobility.

With a view to effective cost management, Burkert calls for a reduction in unnecessary bureaucracy in transport policy. It could not be that there are still over 60 tariff and transport associations in Germany, which leads to confusion and confusion among passengers as well as high costs for the taxpayer. In addition, the confusion of tender leads to disadvantages for employees. Burkert appeals to the end of this "small state".

With his statements, Burkert promotes stronger support for the Germany ticket as part of a comprehensive turnover of traffic. It is necessary to make political decisions and to provide the infrastructure, personnel and vehicles for sustainable and affordable mobility.