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An S-Bahn of the VRR: Tariff change not possible so quickly
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The largest transport association in Germany, the Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr (VRR), believes that the existing alternative proposals for the nine-euro ticket cannot be implemented in the short term.
In September, only a continuation of the previous offer "technically possible in principle," said VRR board member Jose Luis Castrillo of the "Rheinische Post".
A "changed offer", on the other hand, is "not realizable" in the short term.
How quickly an alternative to the nine-euro ticket can be implemented in the VRR area also depends on "the respective design and the general conditions".
"We usually need between three and six months for a tariff change," continued Castrillo.
Greens are pushing for follow-up regulation
Recently, fewer people would have used the nine-euro ticket.
The number of tickets sold fell by around 15 percent in July.
"There was probably a certain saturation and the NRW school holidays could also play a role," he said.
Only a few new subscriptions, for example to drive to work, were taken out, "which could also be due to the fact that the campaign is limited to three months," said Castrillo.
A possible extension or redesign of the nine-euro ticket is currently being discussed.
Federal Minister of Finance Christian Lindner (FDP) rejects the financing of a successor model by the federal government.
On the other hand, the Greens in particular are pushing for a follow-up regulation for the ticket offer that expires at the end of August.
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