New ticket system from March 2025: The VRR relies on digital innovation!
New ticket system from March 2025: The VRR relies on digital innovation!
From March 2025, the Rhein-Ruhr transport association (VRR) will make significant changes in its tariff system. As Welleiederrhein.de reports, the number of previous seven price levels will be reduced to three. The new price levels are as follows:
- price level A: journeys within a city
- Price level B: journeys to the neighboring city or the direct surrounding area
- price level C: journeys in the entire VRR area
In addition to the tariff change, the VRR starts a test phase for cash and paperless ticket systems. These pilot projects are initially carried out at the Rheinbahn, while the Stadtwerke Krefeld also plan to follow up soon as soon as the VRR agrees.
a step into the digital future
The pilot project "Calo" in Düsseldorf is implemented as part of these modernization measures, which promises to simplify public transport. According to vrr.de , passengers can in future pay with bank card, credit card or via digital wallets on their smartphones. This system has the potential to significantly reduce paper consumption and relieve the environment, while the efficiency of local transport is increased.By installing sales devices in almost every vehicle, the entry and exit for passengers are accelerated. The pilot project also provides to improve the punctuality of the connections.
The role of digitization in public transport
The digitization of ticket sales is regarded as a decisive step for the future development of public transport. vivomagazin.de emphasizes that innovative technologies such as mobile apps and digital timetable information can significantly improve the user experience. Urbanization and growing populations present many cities worldwide to challenges, but also require creative, sustainable solutions in local transport.
The integration of smart technology -based systems is necessary to optimize the flow of traffic and increase user -friendliness. These include automated systems, sustainable means of transport and different mobility offers that are seamlessly connected.
Through digital and intelligent solutions, such as a networked infrastructure with sensors and data analysis, public transport can not only be made more efficient, but also more environmentally friendly and, above all, more user -friendly. The future of public transport depends on how well cities can use the technological possibilities presented to create an attractive and personal range of mobility.
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