In Strasbourg, the public transport fares will increase
This page is translated from the original post "A Strasbourg, le prix des transports en commun va augmenter" in French.
- 13/03/2023 14:30
The Strasbourg Eurométropole and CTS have decided to increase public transportation fares this summer.
In response to the soaring energy costs, the city of Strasbourg and the Strasbourg Transportation Company (CTS) need to generate new revenue. Although the announced goal is to minimize the impact on public transit users, they will still be asked to contribute. The price of a single ticket will soon increase from €1.70 to €1.90, and from €2 to €2.50 for purchases made on the bus. The ten-ticket book will rise to €15.20, compared to €9.60 today. Finally, the annual subscription for those aged 26-64 will increase by 42%. From €518, it will now be €560, representing an 8% rise. For comparison, the Navigo pass in Paris increased by 12% at the beginning of the year.
Effective Increase Starting This Summer
According to the city of Strasbourg, most users will be spared from this increase. Those under 17 will continue to travel for free. People eligible for solidarity fares, which will become more numerous with upcoming threshold changes, will continue to pay the same price. These two categories are expected to account for about 70% of travelers.
The fare increase must be approved at a Eurométropole council meeting on March 24. It will take effect from July 1, 2023. The single ticket prices for buses and trams in Strasbourg have not changed since 2018. Regarding subscriptions, the current rates date back to 2019.
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