Increase in MDV tariff takes effect from August 1st, amounting to approximately 5 to 6 percent
The Mitteldeutscher Verkehrsverbund (MDV) has announced a series of tariff measures and price adjustments, effective from August 2025. These changes are designed to respond to ongoing cost developments in the transportation sector, such as rising operational expenses, inflation, and the need for sustained investments in modernizing local transport infrastructure and services.
The tariff adjustment aims to secure a stable revenue stream that supports sustainable financing for the MDV. According to the MDV, the price increase for tickets will be around 5-6%. However, D-Ticket users in the MDV area will not be affected by the fare increase.
The MDV is committed to a future-oriented and attractive local transport network that encourages a long-term switch to bus and train. The increased revenues from the tariff adjustment will enable ongoing improvements like newer vehicles, enhanced service quality, better accessibility, and overall system modernization.
The MDV has already acquired new vehicles, some with alternative drives, and plans to continue modernizing its vehicle fleet. The first tests with wider trams in the LVB network will commence in the fall. More bus lines are being converted to electric buses.
The Leipzig Transport Authority has installed new ticket machines on all trams and buses, making it easier for passengers to purchase tickets. LeipzigMOVE+ provides additional mobility services in Leipzig, and the ABO Flex and LeipzigMOVE+ are available for passengers in the MDV area, offering discounts on selected tickets for a monthly base fee.
The Germanyticket, introduced in May 2023, is now a suitable and price-attractive alternative for apprentices' trips in the MDV. More than half of the passengers in the MDV area already use the Germany ticket. The Germanyticket extends the spatial and temporal validity of the ticket for public transport throughout Germany, making it a convenient option for many commuters.
Subsidies for the resulting loss of revenue carried by the federal and state governments are almost capped. The airline tariff is now a regular and permanently valid MDV tariff offer, available in the city of Halle when using certain apps. Detailed information about the airline tariff can be found on the website www.1ticket.de/luftlinientarif.
Adequate financing is essential to secure staff requirements, particularly in times of skilled labor shortages. Sustained investments in operational infrastructure and digitization, particularly in ticket sales and distribution and passenger information, are required. The MDV is dedicated to ensuring that public transport remains affordable for users while also meeting long-term mobility goals in the region.
Changes will be made to the product range for apprentices, with the ABO Azubi Plus no longer being offered from August 1, 2025. The MDV encourages apprentices to consider the Germanyticket as a viable alternative.
In summary, the tariff adjustment in the MDV is a necessary step to secure a stable revenue stream and enable ongoing improvements in local transport infrastructure and services. The MDV remains committed to providing an attractive and sustainable public transport network for the region.
The tariff adjustment in the MDV's public transport network is a response to cost developments in the transportation sector, aiming to secure a stable revenue stream for future financing. This revenue will be utilized to modernize the vehicle fleet, enhance service quality, and improve overall system accessibility, reflecting the MDV's commitment to a future-oriented local transport network.
The MDV's focus on long-term mobility goals extends to the industry, finance, and business sectors, as ongoing improvements aim to encourage a long-term switch to more sustainable modes of transportation like bus and train, ultimately promoting a greener and more efficient transportation infrastructure.
