Families under pressure: DB creates a reservation and prices rise!

Families under pressure: DB creates a reservation and prices rise!

From June 15, 2023, a far -reaching change will come into force at Deutsche Bahn, which will meet families while traveling. The long -term family tariff regulation is abolished, and from now on every person, no matter how small, needs their own seat ticket. What does that mean specifically for families? A family of four will have to dig deep into the pocket for seat reservations.

Before the change of control, families paid only 10.40 euros for a joint reservation. In the future, the invoice will look very different. For a family with two adults and two children, the costs add up to a proud 22 euros for a reservation. A total of 44 euros speak- and only for the seat reservations! This is in stark contrast to the previous conditions, which many enabled a comfortable journey.

price increase and criticism

But that's not all: The prices for the seat reservation itself are also increasing. In the second class, travelers now have to pay 5.50 euros, an increase of 30 cents. In the first class, 6.90 euros are attached instead of 6.50 euros. These price adjustments only come shortly after another increase in December, which causes resentment for many families. Critics, such as the ecological traffic club VCD, agree: The loss of family reservations is regarded as disadvantageous for family trips.

The VCD vehemently demands that this important offer be preserved and emphasizes that families in particular are dependent on reserved seats. The Pro Bahn passenger association also expresses its concerns and wishes that environmentally friendly trips for families will finally be made more attractive in terms of price. The argument of the Deutsche Bahn that children up to 14 years can travel free of charge are not for many families, since reservations are still due.

Who are those affected?

Despite all the excitement, Deutsche Bahn sees the elimination of family reservations as not so serious. According to a current estimate, only 5% of long -distance travelers (around 6.7 million passengers) have so far been using this offer. This is primarily one-parents constellations, which underpins the argument of the railway that the effects of the loss are low.

After all, it remains interesting to observe how the changes will affect the travel behavior of the families. It is to be hoped that this decision will be reconsidered against the voices of the associations and the public. After all, the trend to save could make long trips unattractive for some families.

Overall, it can be seen that the changes on family trips have a direct influence. In the future, it will be exciting to observe how many can be put off and whether there will still be rethinking processes within Deutsche Bahn. In any case, for all families who are preparing for their summer vacation, this message should be considered.