Sollte öffentlicher Nahverkehr kostenlos werden?
Summary
TLDRThe video discusses the concept of free public transportation in Germany, exploring its economic, environmental, and social implications. It highlights the current costs, subsidies, and the potential savings from reduced ticketing infrastructure. While free transport could increase ridership and reduce pollution, it's costly and may not significantly shift car users to public transit. The video suggests combining free or affordable public transport with measures to make car use more expensive, like in Amsterdam, and implementing it where ticket revenue covers a small portion of costs, potentially improving mobility and quality of life.
Takeaways
- 🚌 The proposal to make public transportation free in some German cities is being debated seriously.
- 💶 Germany currently spends around 25 billion euros annually on public transportation, with only 37% of this covered by ticket sales.
- 🏙️ In metropolitan areas like Berlin, around 50% of public transport costs are subsidized, while in smaller, more spread-out cities, the percentage can exceed 80%.
- 💸 Implementing free public transportation nationwide would require at least an additional 12 billion euros per year in Germany.
- 🚍 Free public transport could lead to increased passenger numbers, necessitating investments in more vehicles and infrastructure.
- 💡 Savings could be made by eliminating the need for ticketing systems, which could account for 3-5% of operational costs.
- 🌟 There are potential indirect benefits to free public transport, such as improved city image, increased location quality, and property value increases due to better connectivity.
- 🚗 Reducing car usage could lead to significant savings on traffic-related costs, such as the 1.1 billion euros spent annually in Berlin.
- 🌱 Environmentally, fewer cars could mean lower CO2 emissions and better compliance with emission standards for pollutants.
- 🚶 Studies show that making public transport free does not automatically lead to a shift from car usage; other factors like flexibility, speed, and reliability play a significant role.
- 🌐 The social aspect of free public transport could improve quality of life for low-income individuals, students, and seniors by increasing mobility.
Q & A
What is the annual cost of public transportation in Germany?
-The annual cost for public transportation in Germany is approximately 25 billion euros.
How much of the public transportation cost in Germany is covered by ticket sales on average?
-On average, only 37 percent of the public transportation costs in Germany are covered by ticket sales.
What would be the additional annual cost for implementing free public transportation nationwide in Germany according to the German Transport Association?
-A nationwide implementation of free public transportation in Germany would require at least an additional 12 billion euros per year.
What are some potential savings if public transportation were free, in terms of ticketing infrastructure?
-If public transportation were free, there would be no need for ticketing systems, potentially saving on costs related to infrastructure, controllers, and sellers, which could account for three to five percent of operational costs.
How could the utilization of transportation vehicles potentially increase if public transportation were free?
-The utilization of transportation vehicles could potentially increase, as more people might use them, which could in turn lower the per-passenger transportation costs.
What are some non-quantifiable benefits of free public transportation mentioned in the script?
-Non-quantifiable benefits of free public transportation include image gains for cities, increased location quality, and the appreciation of real estate values due to better connectivity.
How much does traffic cost cities in terms of accidents, using Berlin as an example?
-In Berlin alone, traffic accidents cost the city 1.1 billion euros annually.
What impact could free public transportation have on CO2 emissions if people leave their cars at home?
-If people leave their cars at home due to free public transportation, it could reduce CO2 emissions and better comply with limits for nitrogen oxides and fine dust.
What has been shown in studies about people switching from cars to public transportation just because it's free?
-Studies in various countries have shown that car drivers do not simply switch to public transportation just because it's free, as cars offer more flexibility, are often faster, and are more reliable.
What social benefits could free public transportation bring, especially for certain groups of people?
-Free public transportation could improve the quality of life by making it more accessible for people with very low income and those without cars, potentially benefiting students, the elderly, and others.
What other measures could be combined with free public transportation to reduce the number of car drivers in cities?
-To reduce the number of car drivers in cities, free or very affordable public transportation could be combined with making car usage more expensive, such as through fewer and more expensive parking spaces, as has been effective in Amsterdam.
In which type of cities should free public transportation be introduced first, according to the script?
-Free public transportation should be introduced first in smaller and more spread-out cities where ticket sales cover only a small part of the costs.
What improvements in public transportation services could potentially encourage more people to switch from cars, besides just making it free?
-Improvements such as higher frequency, fewer breakdowns, and better reliability could potentially encourage more people to switch from cars to public transportation, even if it's not free.
Outlines
🚌 Free Public Transportation in Germany: Economic, Environmental, and Social Perspectives
The script discusses the debate in Germany about making public transportation free in some cities, including buses and S-Bahn. It highlights the economic aspect, noting that public transportation costs about 25 billion euros annually, with only 37% covered by ticket sales. In metropolitan areas like Berlin, around 50% of costs are subsidized, while in smaller, sprawling cities, the percentage can be over 80%. Implementing free transportation nationwide could require an additional 12 billion euros annually. The script also points out potential savings from not needing ticketing infrastructure and the possibility of increased ridership, which could lower per-passenger transportation costs. Environmentally, fewer cars could reduce CO2 emissions and improve air quality. However, studies show that making transportation free does not automatically shift car users to public transit due to the flexibility and reliability of cars. Socially, free transportation could improve quality of life for low-income individuals and those without cars, but the script questions whether the high cost is worth it, especially if it doesn't significantly shift car users. It suggests that free or low-cost public transportation could be more effective when combined with measures to make car use more expensive, such as expensive parking. The script concludes by emphasizing the importance of improving public transportation reliability and frequency to encourage a shift from car use, suggesting that free or very affordable public transportation could be a key step towards better quality of life and sustainable mobility.
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The second paragraph serves as a call to action for viewers to find more content from the creators. It invites viewers to check out the end card of the video for additional content, suggesting that there is a wealth of information and related topics to explore beyond the main discussion. This could include links to other videos, supplementary materials, or further resources that align with the themes discussed in the video, encouraging viewers to engage more deeply with the content and the creators' work.
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Keywords
💡Public Transportation
💡Free of Charge
💡Economic Aspect
💡Subsidies
💡Investments
💡Ticketing Systems
💡Utilization
💡Environmental Aspect
💡Social Aspect
💡Traffic Congestion
💡Sustainability
Highlights
Discussing the possibility of making public transportation free in some German cities.
Free public transportation could be considered under three aspects: economic, environmental, and social.
Economic aspect: Annual costs for public transportation in Germany are around 25 billion euros.
Ticket revenues cover only 37% of the costs on average, with the rest being subsidized.
Implementing free public transportation nationwide could require an additional 12 billion euros annually.
Increased passenger numbers would necessitate investments in more vehicles.
Cost savings could be achieved by eliminating the need for ticketing infrastructure and personnel.
Higher vehicle occupancy could potentially lower per-passenger transportation costs.
Potential indirect benefits include improved city image, increased location quality, and property value increases due to better connectivity.
Traffic accidents cost cities a significant amount, with Berlin spending 1.1 billion euros annually.
Reducing car usage could lead to lower CO2 emissions and better compliance with emission limits.
Studies show that making public transport free does not automatically lead to a shift from car usage.
Social aspect: Free public transportation could improve quality of life, especially for low-income individuals and those without cars.
Free public transportation might not be cost-effective as a standalone measure but could be effective when combined with others.
Introducing free or very affordable public transportation alongside making car usage more expensive could be effective.
In smaller and more spread-out cities, ticket revenues cover only a small part of the costs, making free public transportation more feasible.
In larger cities, starting with simpler and cheaper fare systems could be a trial before implementing free public transportation.
Improving public transportation reliability, frequency, and reducing failures could encourage more people to switch from cars.
Investing in public transportation is a crucial step towards better quality of life and sustainable mobility, especially in growing cities with traffic and pollution issues.
Transcripts
in deutschland wurde zuletzt darüber
diskutiert den öffentlichen nahverkehr
in einigen städten kostenlos zu machen
bus und s-bahn alle gratis
[Musik]
es klingt zunächst vielleicht etwas
utopisch aber der vorschlag ist
tatsächlich eine debatte wert
kostenlosen nahverkehr kann man unter
drei aspekten betrachten
zuerst einmal wäre da der ökonomische
aspekt die kosten für den öffentlichen
nahverkehr liegen in deutschland
jährlich bei circa 25 milliarden euro
diese kosten werden deutschlandweit
durchschnittlich nur zu 37 prozent über
ticketerlöse nutzer finanziert
das entspricht ca 9 der 25 milliarden
die restlichen 3 und 60 prozent werden
subventioniert in metropolen wie berlin
müssen nur etwa 50 prozent
subventioniert werden in kleineren
weitflächigen städten kann die quote bei
über 80 prozent liegen laut dem verband
deutscher verkehrsunternehmen würde eine
bundesweite umsetzung in deutschland
mindestens zwölf milliarden euro
jährlich erfordern eine erhöhte anzahl
an fahrgästen würde investitionen zum
beispiel in weitere fahrzeuge
erforderlich machen
man könnte sich natürlich auch viele
dinge sparen wenn der nahverkehr
kostenlos wäre man bräuchte keine
infrastruktur für ticketsysteme mehr und
dementsprechend auch zum beispiel keine
kontrolleure und verkäufer das
entspreche trotzdem nur drei bis fünf
prozent der betriebskosten die
auslastung der verkehrsmittel wäre
potenziell immerhin höher was die
beförderungskosten pro fahrgast senken
würde
macht ja auch sinn eine bahn mit drei
fahrgästen verbraucht ähnlich viel strom
wie eine mit 30 dazu kommen einige
potenzielle vorteile die man aber nicht
direkt berechnen kann wie zum beispiel
den image gewinn der jeweiligen stadt
erhöhte standortqualität oder die
wertsteigerung von grundstücken durch
bessere anbindung verkehrsunfälle kosten
die städte unheimlich viel geld allein
in berlin sind es 1,1 milliarden euro
jährlich unter der logik dass weniger
leute mit dem auto fahren würde
könnte ein teil dieser kosten ebenfalls
eingespart werden
trotzdem wäre flächendeckender
kostenloser nahverkehr teuer
das lässt sich kaum abstreiten dann wäre
da allerdings noch der umweltaspekt wenn
leute ihre autos zu hause lassen
reduziert das den co2 ausstoß so würde
man logischerweise auch grenzwerte für
stickoxide und feinstaub besser
einhalten
studien haben in verschiedenen ländern
allerdings gezeigt dass autofahrer nicht
einfach auf öffentliche verkehrsmittel
umsteigen nur weil sie gratis sind autos
bieten mehr flexibilität sind oft
schneller und vor allem zuverlässiger
zuletzt wäre da noch der soziale aspekt
kostenloser nahverkehr bedeutet im
endeffekt einfach einen zugewinn an
lebensqualität menschen mit sehr
geringem einkommen und ohne auto könnten
so mobiler werden auch schüler studenten
und rentner könnten davon profitieren
aber wenn kostenloser nahverkehr teuer
wäre
umwelttechnisch nur wenige autofahrer
zum umstieg bewegt und potenziell
vielleicht sogar eher leute in die busse
und u bahn holt die sonst mit dem
fahrrad gefahren oder gelaufen wären
lohnt es sich dann überhaupt als
isolierte absolute maßnahme wohl eher
nicht aber in kombination mit anderen
maßnahmen und im kompromiss schon eher
wenn das ziel ist die zahl der
autofahrer in den städten zu reduzieren
sollte man kostenlosen oder sehr
günstigen öffentlichen nahverkehr
anbieten und gleichzeitig das autofahren
teurer machen wenige teure parkplätze
sind zum beispiel in amsterdam sehr
effektiv zudem sollte man kostenlosen
öffentlichen nahverkehr erst da
einführen wo ticketerlöse nur geringe
teile der kosten decken wie zum beispiel
in kleineren und weitläufigeren städten
in größeren städten könnte man es
erstmal mit günstigeren einfacheren
tarifen probieren
zuletzt müssen es einfach besser werden
höherer takt und weniger ausfall würden
potenziell mehr leute zum umstieg vom
auto bewegen als kostenlose
unzuverlässigkeit
auch wenn die kosten für diese maßnahmen
voraussichtlich nicht direkt gedeckt
werden können muss man sich fragen ob es
diese investition in unsere gesellschaft
nicht trotzdem wert ist denn eins ist
sicher wachsende städte deren straßen
mit luft verpesten den staus
vollgestopft sind will niemand und
besserer bestenfalls kostenloser
nahverkehr ist ein entscheidender
schritt für mehr lebensqualität und
nachhaltige mobilität
jo werfen wir immer dass ich dieses
video gefallen hat wenn ja lass doch
einen daumen da und schreibt uns
unbedingt in die kommentare was ihr zu
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