Warning strikes in Saxony-Anhalt's public transport cause regional bus disruptions amid a pay dispute, with mandatory school attendance and ongoing negotiations.
Verdi union strikes have brought public transport to a standstill in Hamburg and several Bavarian cities, demanding wage increases and rent subsidies amid ongoing negotiations.
Serkan Çalar, a 36-year-old conductor, was fatally attacked during a ticket check, sparking widespread mourning and calls for respect for public service workers in Germany.
Munich's public transport strike halts U-Bahn services, causes severe traffic jams, and triggers calls for further actions as union Verdi demands better pay and working conditions.
A 24-hour Verdi strike halts most public transit across Bavaria, disrupting commutes in cities like Munich and Augsburg amid labor talks.
Ver.di strikes on February 2 disrupt public transport services in Berlin and key Baden-Württemberg cities, halting many buses, trams, and U-Bahn lines amidst ongoing wage negotiations.
Verdi's strike shuts down much of Germany's public transport, hitting major cities nationwide and causing major economic losses.
Germany criminalizes fare evasion on public transport, sparking debate over social fairness and calls for free travel for low-income individuals.
DB Regio's large electric bus order includes 200 Chinese-made BYD buses, prompting political calls for domestic industry support amid competitive pricing pressures.
Osnabrück has achieved a 94% electric bus fleet, leading Germany in sustainable public transit and reducing CO2 emissions significantly.
Schleswig-Holstein plans a new half-hourly train between Kiel and Hamburg and allocates 200 million euros for road and bridge renovations amid infrastructure challenges.
Italy's Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane plans to launch long-distance rail services in Germany, challenging Deutsche Bahn’s 95% market dominance.
Germany sees a significant rise in commuters in 2025, with major cities like Munich and Frankfurt experiencing notable volumes and long commute distances becoming increasingly common.
Germany-Ticket price will increase to €63 monthly starting January 2026.
Hessen's transport minister calls for a flexible pricing mechanism for the Deutschlandticket amid rising transport costs.