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Erscheinungsjahr: 
2024
Schriftenreihe/Nr.: 
CESifo Working Paper No. 11229
Verlag: 
CESifo GmbH, Munich
Zusammenfassung: 
In 2022, Germany introduced a temporary 9-euro monthly ticket for unlimited local and regional public transport. We investigate its impact on mobility patterns, including increased public transport usage, reduced car traffic, and rail network congestion. Using difference-in-difference and event-study analyses with mobile network-based mobility, traffic volume, and rail traffic data, we find limited substitution between transportation modes, a strong increase in leisure train journeys, and notable adverse effects on rail infrastructure quality. These effects dissipate after the ticket's expiration. Our study suggests caution regarding the expected environmental benefits of nearly fare-free 'go-anywhere' public transport tickets, which are discussed in several countries.
Schlagwörter: 
fare-free public transport
mobility patterns
traffic volume
mode choice
transport subsidies
JEL: 
R12
R41
R42
R48
Q58
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