Ticket tap system to launch on public transport in Bavaria from 2027
Public transport associations in Bavaria will roll out a tap-in/tap-out ticket system from the beginning of 2027. Here’s how the new system will work.
Starting in 2027, Bavaria’s public transport associations will introduce a tap-in/tap-out ticket system across the region. Passengers will utilize an app to check in at their departure point and check out upon reaching their destination. The app will automatically determine the ticket cost based on the chosen route, eliminating the need for passengers to navigate various tariff zones.
The Munich Transport Association (Münchener Verkehrsverbund or MVV) has already implemented this system, known as MVVswipe, within the Bavarian capital. The MVVswipe app is accessible through the MVV, MVGO, and München Navigator apps. The Bavarian state government has also announced that it has abandoned the idea of a state-wide, fixed-price "Bavaria ticket," instead focusing on promoting the Deutschlandticket.
Introduced in 2023, the Deutschlandticket offers unlimited public transport use across Germany for a fixed monthly fee of 63 euros, although this price has been raised multiple times since its inception. However, starting in 2027, the Deutschlandticket Price Index will be implemented to make future price increases more predictable for passengers.
According to Markus Büchler, a member of the Greens party and mobility spokesperson in the Bavarian state parliament, the government's decision to eliminate the "Bavaria Ticket" and prioritize the Deutschlandticket is a mistake. Büchler argued that while the Deutschlandticket is a step in the right direction, more attractive offers must be created, particularly for those who only travel by bus and train occasionally.
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