An Open Letter to Sir Jim Ratcliffe on Ticket Pricing & Policies
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9 Articles
According to a study by consumer protectors, Deutsche Bahn passengers have little chance of getting a ticket to the super-saving price for daily journeys.
With cheap super-saving prices, Deutsche Bahn advertises offensively. However, according to an investigation, the advertised tickets are often not available at all. Consumer protectors speak of a lack of transparency, the railway rejects the allegations.
During the day, the chances of a ticket to the super-saving price at Deutsche Bahn are low. According to consumer protectors, the train contradicts and says that there are currently as many cheap tickets as never available.
For 23 months, the Federal Consumer Association has been tracking rail prices. On most days, the advertised super-saving price was not bookable during the day – instead, prices were up to 157 percent higher.
Consumer protectors criticise the pricing of the train. At usual travel times the cheapest offer is often not available. The train counters: There were never so many cheap tickets.
Deutsche Bahn advertises tickets at the super-saving price. According to the consumer centre, however, these are rarely available during the day, it demands a more transparent price system.
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