Ahead of the municipal elections, candidates across the country have promised fare-free transport. Almost 50 cities have already done away with paid tickets, compared to just six before the 2000s.
At least here in Germany (and Austria for the record) there is no automatic fare tracking. You pay for the ticket/monthly subscription and there are occasional controls with significant fines. In inter-city trains much more often than within cities.
I’m controlled on average less than once a year in trams but from what I can remember, basically everyone has a valid ticket still.
At least here in Germany (and Austria for the record) there is no automatic fare tracking. You pay for the ticket/monthly subscription and there are occasional controls with significant fines. In inter-city trains much more often than within cities.
I’m controlled on average less than once a year in trams but from what I can remember, basically everyone has a valid ticket still.