BahnBonus Moves to Demand-Based Points
BahnBonus now uses demand-based points for free Deutsche Bahn trips, so early bookers pay less and flexible fares more.
Transport & Mobility
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Speed-Check Week Hits Roads Aug 3-9
A nationwide speed-check week runs Aug 3-9 with 13 of 16 states involved. Here is what drivers in Germany should expect.
Nuremberg Storm Breaks Records, Cuts S-Bahn Line
Record Nuremberg storm: 3,000 emergency calls, 6 cm hail, S-Bahn line cut. What it means for Franconia commuters.
Italo Challenge: Deutsche Bahn Must Make Room
The Italo challenge is on: regulators say Deutsche Bahn must share tracks from 2028, raising hopes of cheaper tickets.
New Road Rules Hit German Drivers
New road rules for German drivers took effect in July 2026, banning point trading and adding car safety systems.
Germany Cuts Air-Passenger Tax July 1
Germany's air-passenger tax falls on July 1 to pre-2024 levels, but airlines decide whether fares actually drop.
Rail Sabotage Disrupts German Networks
A cable duct fire near Düsseldorf triggered a major rail sabotage investigation across Germany.
Intrastructure Funds Unlocked After Budget Clash
Germany's Budget Committee approved €1.1 billion in additional spending to let Autobahn GmbH restart stalled construction tenders, unblocking key road…
Germany Ticket Loses Over One Million Users
More than one million subscribers cancelled the Germany Ticket after a recent price increase.
German Rail System Under Fire for Severe Delays
Federal and state officials are demanding urgent action as Deutsche Bahn punctuality continues to deteriorate.
Future of Deutschlandticket Remains Unclear
The Deutschlandticket survives for now, but federal and state governments have failed to agree on long-term funding.
Future of Deutschlandticket in Question Despite Proven Climate and Cost Benefits
Germany's popular €49 Deutschlandticket has cut emissions and saved billions, yet its long-term funding remains in doubt - a pressing concern for expats who…