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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sravasti Dasgupta

UNBELIEVABLE: Huge leap in price for experimental public transport ticket sparks angry backlash in germany | History Defined

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Germany’s plans to introduce unlimited travel by rail, tram and bus anywhere in the country to €49 (£43 or £1.40 per day) per month from the earlier €9 (around £8) has sparked backlash with some groups viewing it as too expensive.

The ticket will cover all but the fastest trains and will include the U-Bahn and S-Bahn networks in the cities.

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