An S-Bahn train arrives at Berlin's Ostkreuz station and is reflected in a pane of glass.
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From April 1, the Berlin social ticket will cost 19 instead of 9 euros - if the Berlin-Brandenburg Transport Association (VBB) agrees.
This was announced by Senator for Social Affairs Cansel Kiziltepe. “It is very important for people with little money that we maintain the social ticket in Berlin,” said the SPD politician. It enables mobility and participation. The price increase has been known since mid-November and is part of the Senate's budget restructuring. With the so-called Berlin-Ticket S, people with little money can still use local public transport in the Berlin city area for 9 euros per month until March 31. The price was 27.50 euros until the end of 2022, when it was reduced to 9 euros.