More Passengers by Bus and Train – Plus in Public Transport

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The number of public transport passengers increased in the first half of this year.

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Public transport continues to attract passengers, but growth remains manageable.

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In the first half of 2026, around two percent more passengers were travelling on regular buses and trains in Germany than in the same period last year.

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In the first half of 2026, around 2% more passengers were travelling on regular buses and trains in Germany than in the same period last year. The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reports that passenger traffic in public transport increased by 2%, while long-distance transport recorded a decrease of 2% compared with the same period last year.