What Germany’s 49-euro transit pass reveals about the future of public transportation

When I first heard about Germany’s 49-euro public transit pass—known locally as the “Deutschlandticket”—I was intrigued. As someone who’s deeply invested in reimagining how we move through our cities and intercity spaces, this bold initiative caught my attention not only for its affordability but for what it signals about the broader future of public transit. I’ve since taken a close look at how this initiative is performing, what...