More than 250,000 tickets were sold within 72 hours. The 49-euro ticket allows rides throughout the entire state.
In the first few days after going on sale, Deutsche Bahn has registered strong demand for the 49-euro subscription for local and regional public transport. “The demand is enormous. In the first three days of advance sales, 250,000 Deutschlandtickets were bought from Deutsche Bahn alone,” regional transport manager Evelyn Palla told the newspaper Bild am Sonntag.
Sales of the ticket, which will be valid from May, began last Monday. It can also be purchased from all other regional transport companies and associations in Germany.
The new Deutschlandticket allows nationwide travel on local and regional public transport buses and trains.
It is only available as a monthly subscription and is issued as a chip card or cell phone ticket. Paper tickets are also available on a transitional basis until the end of the year, but they must be digitally controllable. The paper solution was introduced for associations that still need some time for digitization. The subscription is intended to make regional and local public transportation more attractive and affordable.
Source: diepresse.com /APA/DPA – – https://www.diepresse.com/6273814/250000-verkaufte-49-euro-tickets-binnen-drei-tagen
What is the 49-Euro Ticket about
The 49 Euro ticket, also known as the “Super Sparpreis” (Super Savings Fare), is a discounted ticket offered by Deutsche Bahn (DB), the German national railway company. It allows passengers to travel between two destinations within Germany at a significantly reduced price.
The 49 Euro ticket is available for travel on most long-distance trains operated by DB, including the high-speed ICE trains. However, it is subject to availability and must be booked in advance. The ticket is valid for one-way travel and is non-refundable.
Passengers can purchase the 49 Euro ticket online through the DB website or mobile app, or at a DB ticket counter or travel agency. The ticket is only valid for the specific train and departure time selected at the time of booking.
It’s worth noting that there are some restrictions and conditions associated with the 49 Euro ticket. For example, seat reservations are not included and must be purchased separately. In addition, changes to the ticket or route are not permitted, and the ticket is only valid for the specific passenger named on the ticket.