Local public transport was last around two-thirds full. It could take the Association of German Transport Companies a while before the pre-Corona level is reached.
According to the Association of German Transport Companies, the number of passengers in local public transport will not reach the level of the pre-Corona period until next year at the earliest.
This will not be possible in 2022, said the Hessian VDV chairman Thomas Wissgott of the German press agency in Frankfurt. Without state rescue packages, the crisis would threaten the very existence of companies. At the same time, it is important to continue investing now. New routes or vehicles would have lead times for years.
The occupancy rate in local public transport was recently around two thirds. It has been proven that there is no increased risk of infection on buses and trains, said Wissgott. Nevertheless, some passengers did not get on because of fear. Many people also worked in the home office, so that driving occasions were no longer necessary. This could also have lasting effects on the number of passengers. In order to attract people to public transport who have previously driven by car, good and flexible offers are also important in rural areas – for example, on-demand offers that bring people to central stops.
Source From: Stern
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