Rhineland-Palatinate relies on uniform passenger counting in local transport!

Rhineland-Palatinate relies on uniform passenger counting in local transport!

Rhineland-Palatinate plans to have a comprehensive reform in local public transport (public transport) in order to significantly improve traffic planning. On February 10, 2025, it was announced that a nationwide uniform passenger count would be introduced to ensure better connections between the bus and train. The measures were presented by mobility minister Katrin Eder (Greens) in Mainz, which emphasized how important this survey is for future -oriented traffic planning. According to schiene.de , the long-term goal is to improve the mobility for all citizens and to make public transport more attractive.

The local transport plan not only provides for the collection of passenger numbers, but also comprehensive recommendations for accessibility and security in the company. Specifically, this means that social standards such as break and sanitary rooms are determined for the operating staff. In addition, the collection of passenger numbers in Rhineland-Palatinate should be carried out electronically in the future. Among other things, a modified system of the Rhein-Neckar transport association is considered. This reform is a step in the direction of a uniform management, which is supposed to improve the bylats and information on delays.

investments in public transport

In order to achieve these ambitious plans, the state of Rhineland-Palatinate provides 60 million euros for the household years 2025 and 2026. These funds are to be used in coordination with municipalities, transport associations and interest associations in order to further concretize the local transport plan. The planned decree as ordinance is expected for autumn of this year. welt.de emphasizes that there are currently five transport associations in Rhineland-Palatinate, which have so far acted as well as Challenges for the new passenger count.

A uniform design at bus stops, buses, trains, ticket machines and online portals is also planned to create a seamless experience for passengers. In order to address the security concerns, an in -depth analysis of traffic flows and user behavior is carried out. In addition, a comprehensive public transport app is being planned that currently does not exist in Rhineland-Palatinate.

financial concerns and challenges

Nevertheless, there are also challenges that cannot be ignored. Local top associations express concerns about rising costs in local transport and demand more financial support. The reasons for these cost increases are diverse: wage increases, inflation, increasing energy costs and loss of income from the Germany ticket positively the financing of public transport. The necessary investments for the renovation or new construction of operating furnaces are estimated on medium -sized double -digit million amounts.

The municipalities are committed to a powerful public transport, but warn shortening and increasing ticket prices if the state and the federal government do not provide adequate support. It remains to be seen how quickly and comprehensively the new measures can be implemented and whether the desired improvements are actually achieved.