Commuters in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria and North Rhine-Westphalia - among other German states - can expect delays in public transport on Thursday amid a new round of strikes.
Germany launches on Monday a new flat-rate public transport ticket valid across the country, but the €49 price
point has raised doubts about the pass's potential impact.
Talks between rail union EVG and Deutsche Bahn ended abruptly on Tuesday after the two sides were unable to reach an agreement, adding to fears that more national rail strikes are on the horizon.
Germany's much-awaited €49 transport ticket is on its way, but a lot of people are unaware that there are strict deadlines for setting up (and terminating) your Abo. Here's how to navigate those oh-so-German subscription rules.
Airline passengers in Germany and across Europe were hit by flight cancellations on Friday as strike action continued at airports across the country. Security staff at Cologne/Bonn, Hamburg, Stuttgart, and Düsseldorf remain off the job until the end of Friday.
After negotiations collapsed back in March, an arbitration committee has put forward a deal they hope will solve the deadlock between employers and the public sector union Verdi. But is there really hope of a resolution?
The country’s S-Bahn commuter trains run with far fewer delays that Deutsche Bahn’s long-distance services. But there’s still some big differences between German cities when it comes to S-Bahn punctuality. Here’s who comes out on top.
Germany's rail operator Deutsche Bahn has launched a new deal for small groups of travellers, with ICE tickets available for less than €15. Here's how you can take advantage of the offer.
While an ICE train is not usually included in the new nationwide monthly travel ticket, there is a notable exception. We explain when high-speed long-distance trains are included in the monthly fare.
The pre-sale for Germany's new €49 ticket kicked off on Monday - and while some people clearly benefit from the deal, for others it's not so clear-cut. If you're wondering whether to switch, here's what you need to know.
E-scooter accidents in Germany have increased fivefold since 2020, leading police and safety organisations to call for a crackdown on how and when they're used.
Unions and German officials failed to come to an agreement in their third round of pay negotiations this week. Is this the beginning of a long-term wave of strike action?
Germany's most populous state of North Rhine-Westphalia is considering introducing a cheaper version of the monthly €49 ticket which will be rolled out nationwide on May 1st - and is currently offering a number of special "add-ons".
In a rare show of combined force, Germany's service-sector union Verdi teamed up with rail sector union EVG in a nationwide day of industrial action on Monday. Here's how the morning unfolded.
After a month of repeated public-sector strikes in Germany hitting everything from airports to public transport and childcare, the next round of collective bargaining kicks off Monday with the biggest walk-out yet. Here’s how your plans could be affected.
German unions called a major transport strike for Monday, March 27th as workers demand higher wages to cope with surging inflation, the latest industrial action in Europe's top economy.
After a week of industrial action at several airports in Germany - and on Düsseldorf's public transport network - the threat of more strikes is looming large. Here's why the travel chaos could only just be beginning.
A large portion of the Bavarian capital's public transport will be out of service at the end of the week due to strikes from union Verdi. A few routes, however, will still be running.
Berlin transport operator BVG has kicked off a pre-sale for the €49 ticket, which is due to launch in May. But how do you get hold of one - and is it worth it? Here's what you need to know.
Numerous cities across Germany's most populous state were struck by transport strikes on Thursday, leaving commuters struggling to get to work. Here's what to know about the areas affected.
On Friday, German federal and state governments agreed on a May 1st start date for the much-anticipated €49 monthly travel card. But a number of questions still remain unanswered - some of which may even threaten to delay the planned start date.
The progress towards rolling out Germany's €49 travel card has been slow, but there are signs that things could now be taking shape - including a potential discount for people with company tickets and a confirmed start-date in May.
More than 380 cities and municipalities throughout Germany want to make it easier to establish 30-kilometre per-hour zones, but the federal government is reluctant to implement far-reaching changes.
