Tag: transport
Germany’s public transport ridership rises while Deutschlandticket costs set to be adapted
(de-news.net) – Germany’s local and regional public transportation system saw a slight increase in ridership in the first half of 2026. A new automatic pricing…
Germany balances immediate transport relief with long-term climate adaptation (Update)
(de-news.net) – Germany is responding to historically low river levels with emergency transport measures while policymakers, environmental groups, and public health organizations argue that increasingly…
Record temperatures disrupt healthcare, transport, and energy networks in Germany
(de-news.net) – Record temperatures were set during Germany’s recent heat wave, which also overwhelmed emergency services and interfered with freight operations, transportation, electricity, healthcare, and…
VdK calls for permanent public transport affordability amid debate on fuel tax relief
(de-news.net) – The Social Association VdK advocates for a permanently affordable Germany ticket, arguing for a low-cost, reliable public transport system as a more equitable…
Energy, transport, and industry targeted in ambitious climate initiative expected to cut 25 million tons of CO2
(de-news.net) – The Federal Cabinet has approved the 2026 Climate Protection Program, detailing 67 measures aimed at reducing CO2 emissions by over 25 million tons…
Towards an air transport tax cut so to boost aviation sector while shifting fiscal burden
(de-news.net) – The Federal Government plans to reduce Germany’s air transport tax by mid-2026, lowering rates across all distance categories to return revenues to May…
Transport Minister launches talks with states on lower-cost driver’s license model
(de-news.net) – Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) expects the cost of obtaining a driver’s license in Germany to decline in the near future, as…
Transport and schools disrupted as freezing rain raises safety concerns nationwide (Update)
(de-news.net) – Germany’s national weather service has issued an extensive warning concerning dangerous icing conditions caused by freezing rain, affecting a substantial portion of the…
