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Berlin makes public transport free for all school students

August 3rd 2019

By kiwi.com

The aim is to lower transportation costs for families and decrease emissions by encouraging young people to use public transport
The transport association of Berlin and Brandenburg (VBB) has introduced two new types of tickets. School students and apprentices will be able to benefit from free or reduced fares. The aim is to lower the transportation costs for families and to decrease emissions by encouraging young people to use public transport, such as the U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram or bus.

The first type — the Schülerticket — can be obtained by schoolchildren and students over six, even if they do not attend school in Berlin as long as they carry their school ID with them. The ticket is valid in Berlin’s AB zone which covers most of the city.

Apprentices and trainees can now also benefit from reduced fares. They can obtain the AzubiTicket which allows them to take all Berlin and Brandenburg public transport at a reduced fare — €365 a year, which equals €1 a day. To receive this travel card, VBB must recognise the educational institute or company offering the apprenticeship.