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Price increase for youth tickets: protests from the Vienna opposition!
Vienna ticket prices are rising: New youth ticket causes criticism. Discussion about relief for students and seniors.
Price increase for youth tickets: protests from the Vienna opposition!
The announcement of price increases for public transport and parking is making waves in Vienna. The introduction of a new “Youth Annual Pass” for all under-26s, which is due to come into force next year, is attracting particular attention. This innovation has met with a lot of criticism, especially from the Greens and the ÖVP, who complain that young Viennese now have to dig deeper into their pockets.
Students currently pay 150 euros for two semester tickets. The planned annual ticket, on the other hand, will cost an impressive 300 euros. This promises to mean a sharp cut for many students who were used to the previous tariffs. In comparison, the cost of two monthly passes during the holidays was 210 euros - a difference that cannot be ignored. SPÖ Vienna sees the new ticket as a relief, as only one annual ticket is required, but many fear that they will now have to pay more.
criticism and defense
ÖVP club chairman Harald Zierfuß makes no secret of his irritation and calls the price increase a “bad joke”. He and his group have a good knack for putting strong pressure on the city government. The SPÖ Town Hall Club, on the other hand, emphasizes that the new ticket offer is simple, fair and climate-friendly, especially for young trainees.
Another aspect that contributes to the discussion is the abolition of discounted single tickets for senior citizens. Luise Däger-Gregori, spokesperson for senior citizens, assures that extensive investments have been made in accessibility and mobility over the last 13 years. The new reduced annual ticket for older citizens will also cost 300 euros and is intended to make mobility more socially fair and easier to plan.
Information about youth tickets
The discussion about the new ticket prices also raises questions about further ticket design. For detailed information on youth tickets before.at an overview. Also on the website of Vienna lines All ticket information is available.
The coming months could show how the Viennese will adapt to the new ticket regime and whether the city government is on the right track with its strategy. The voices within the population are divided, but one thing is certain: there is something there and it will be exciting to see how the discussion develops.