Leonberg launches city ticket: This makes local transport a bargain!

Leonberg launches city ticket: This makes local transport a bargain!

There is an attractive new public transport offer in Leonberg: a city ticket that not only ensures cheap journeys on the bus network, but is also intended to promote the use of public transport. The ticket, which has been available since January 1, 2020, is currently being promoted again to encourage more citizens to use public transport. It applies to all bus routes within the city and can be purchased via the VVS app or directly on the bus.

The single ticket costs 3.80 euros, while groups of up to five people only have to pay 7.60 euros. It allows all-day trips within the city, which represents a cost-effective and flexible mobility solution. The city of Leonberg is relying on the advantages of sustainable mobility and would like to reduce inner-city car traffic. The offer not only reduces costs for passengers, but also the search for a parking space, which is often associated with stress and loss of time.

Everyday benefits and support for the environment

As the city of Leonberg emphasizes, the goal is to make local public transport more attractive and to make it easier to switch from cars to buses and trams. The offers could attract more people to use public transport. According to VVS, other cities such as Ludwigsburg and Esslingen have introduced similar city tickets that have already recorded high sales figures. This suggests a positive response and a trend towards switching to public transport.

The EU and the federal government are also sending clear signals for a transport transition that is necessary to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In 2019, transport in Germany emitted 165 million tonnes of CO2, which corresponds to around a fifth of total energy-related emissions. The federal government has identified the expansion of local public transport and the promotion of electric vehicles as important measures to achieve climate goals. In this context, the city ticket in Leonberg is also a step in the right direction to make daily traffic more climate-friendly by restricting individual motorized traffic.

A step into the future

The change in transport is not only important from an ecological perspective, but also has social and health benefits. The city of Leonberg provides around 155,000 euros in subsidies annually for the city ticket in order to compensate for the transport companies' lack of income. In the long term, this investment in public mobility could lead to a reduction in traffic density and thus an improvement in air quality.

The promotion of such offers shows that the city is not just focusing on short-term solutions, but is pursuing a sustainable mobility strategy. The challenge is to convince people to question their usual way of traveling and consider new, environmentally friendly alternatives.

Overall, the city ticket in Leonberg represents a promising concept to strengthen local public transport and at the same time contribute to combating climate change. It remains to be seen how usage will develop in the coming months and whether other cities will follow suit.