Germany leads in cheap, national mass transit

Huge savings: Trams are seen at the Hackescher Markt public transport stop in Berlin. The Deutschland-Ticket is proof that an interconnected, simplified transportation network is possible in Germany. — Bloomberg

BERLIN: Germany will start one of the most affordable public transit offers anywhere in the world today, setting a new benchmark to encourage consumers to ditch their cars and putting pressure on Berlin to make the shift work.

For just €49 (RM240) a month, holders get unlimited travel on all city buses, subways and trams in every municipality across the country.