Prices for Annual Pass of Wiener Linien and Parking Permit Increase

Vienna increases prices for public transport tickets and parking by up to 30 percent

Vienna increases the prices for public transport tickets and parking. The rates rise by up to 30 percent. The annual pass for Wiener Linien will cost 467 euros instead of the previous 365 euros - with a discount available for the digital version. Other tickets will be adjusted accordingly. Parking will also become more expensive. Not only are the prices for parking tickets rising, but the parking permit is also becoming more expensive.

Higher Prices for Wiener Linien Annual Pass and Parking Permit

The parking permit will cost 13 euros instead of the previous 10 euros per month. There will also be a measure in the tourism sector. The local tax will be increased from 3.2 to 8.5 percent. The tariff increases were presented on Monday by Finance City Councillor Barbara Novak and Transport and Planning City Councillor Ulli Sima (both SPÖ). They were justified by the budgetary situation and the increased need for consolidation.

The price for the annual pass is rising for the first time in 13 years. In 2012, it was reduced from 449 to 365 euros by the then red-green city government. From January 1, 2026, the card will now cost 467 euros, at least if you choose the classic card format. If you purchase the ticket digitally, it costs 461 euros. As Sima emphasized, there will also be a new youth ticket. People under 26 years can purchase it for 300 euros (294 euros digitally). A study is no longer a prerequisite for obtaining the discounted ticket.

As Sima emphasized, the increase in the annual pass was made analogously to that of the nationwide climate ticket. This has been available for a significantly shorter time, but it has already become 27.85 percent more expensive. Other ticket variants, such as the various single ticket categories, are also affected by the ticket measure. However, the offer will be streamlined. In the future, for a single journey, you can choose between a regular ticket and a discounted one for children or young people. The former will cost 3.2 euros (3 euros digitally) instead of the current 2.40 euros.

Fare Dodging Will Cost 30 Euros More, Now 135 Euros

The single ticket for seniors will be discontinued. The 48-hour and 72-hour tickets will also be a thing of the past starting next year. However, new is an adjustment of the annual pass. Sima announced regular adjustments today. She stated that this is more sensible than keeping the price unchanged for a long period and then significantly increasing it. By the way, those who choose the option of traveling without a ticket will also have to dig deeper into their pockets if caught. Fare dodging will now cost 135 instead of 105 Euros.

Parking Tickets, Parking Permits, Local Tax

Parking tickets will be increased by 30 percent, also starting January 1st. Specifically, the cost per half hour will increase by 40 cents regardless of the parking ticket. The parking permit will be switched from an annual to a monthly fee. Parking fines will also be raised.

The new rate for the local tax will be collected starting December 1st. Novak emphasized that with 8.5 percent, they will be in the international mid-range. The additional revenue is intended to finance projects that aim to reduce the ecological footprint of the growing number of visitors.

The increases are indispensable to achieve the targeted budget goals and cover the costs of urban infrastructure, the finance councilor assured. The steps now announced will contribute to consolidation to varying degrees: Parking is expected to generate an additional 81 million Euros, and the local tax an additional 81 million Euros. Public transport revenues are expected to increase by up to 150 million Euros annually.

(APA/Red)

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