Germany: Frequency of Deutschlandticket purchases by age October 2023
The share German adults who have never had a Deutschlandticket increases with age. Eighty-one percent of people in Germany over the age of 55 had never owned a Deutschlandticket as of October 2023, while only 38 percent of 18 to 24 year-olds had never had access to the ticket. This age group was also most likely to receive the ticket as a subsidized subscription.
The Deutschlandticket is a public transport ticket that allows access to local and regional public transport across Germany for 49 euros per month. It was introduced in May 2023.