Deutsche Umwelthilfe demands €29 ticket instead of fuel rebate
The environmental group Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) is calling for a nationwide €29 public transport ticket for at least twelve months, with over 77,000 people supporting the petition.
Berlin – The environmental organization Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) is demanding a nationwide public transport ticket priced at €29, valid for at least twelve months. The group argues this would provide genuine relief to citizens amid rising fuel prices, unlike the current fuel rebate.
The DUH has launched a petition that has already garnered over 77,000 signatures. The organization states the ticket campaign is a response to the government's decision to subsidize fossil fuels with up to €2.5 billion. "Those driving diesel can rejoice in their significant savings and drive even cheaper," stated DUH's Federal Managing Director Jürgen Resch. He criticized the use of public funds for transportation methods that harm the climate, while users of public transport are asked to pay more.
DUH emphasizes that public funds should be directed towards affordable and well-developed bus and train services instead of subsidizing gasoline and diesel. The demand is for the €29 ticket to be valid nationwide and to last for at least a year.
The organization urges citizens to support the petition and oppose the "transport policy misstep." DUH has a history of campaigning for environmentally friendly transport and has criticized subsidies for fossil fuels.