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- German transport authorities raise the Deutschlandticket price to €66.80 per month effective 1 January 2027.
- The increase follows a new cost-based formula that replaces previous political negotiations.
- Rising personnel, energy and operating costs drive the hike while subsidies stay at €3 billion annually.
- North Rhine-Westphalia Transport Minister Oliver Krischer (Greens) criticised the hike for breaking price-stability promises.
- Federal Transport Minister Steffen Bilger (CDU) said the ticket remains an attractive offer despite the rise.
