Transport ministers propose a flexible, capped fare for occasional public-transport users

State transport ministers are preparing a new nationwide ticket for infrequent travelers, modeled after the Deutschlandticket but with a pay-as-you-go structure. Riders would log the start and end of each journey via a mobile app, and the system would calculate the lowest possible fare while limiting the total monthly charge to a set maximum. The concept, first piloted in Nordrhein-Westfalen under the name eezy.nrw, is being championed by Oliver Krischer, who noted that occasional users should enjoy the same simplicity and fairness as regular commuters. The ministers plan to finalize the scheme at an upcoming conference in Schwangau, where they will also address financing challenges for public transport, including rail tolls and regional funding adjustments.