New public transport clock: Line 660 brings more mobility to Hagen!

New public transport clock: Line 660 brings more mobility to Hagen!

Hagen im Bremischen, Deutschland - A fresh wind blows through public transport (public transport) in the region: Bus line 660 has been going to Hagen in Bremen since mid -April and ensures a noticeable thrust in mobility. The journey from Hagen to downtown Bremen, including a change in Burg, takes around 50 minutes during rush hour. This development was rated by various responsible persons, including District Administrator Thorsten Krüger from the Cuxhaven district, as significant for the mobility transition in rural areas. In cooperation with the district of Osterholz and the municipality of Hagen in Bremen, you work on a sustainable improvement in public transport offering, which can make the region even more livable.

The very practical importance is also shown in the numbers: the annual mileage of line 660 increases from 137,000 to over 280,000 kilometers. Around 7,000 passengers use this route per month - an impressive increase of 25 percent compared to the time before the clock compression. Mayor Andreas Wittenberg emphasizes that the new clock has significantly improved the connection to public transport and thus increases acceptance among the population. District Administrator Bernd Lütjen from the Osterholz district.

a need for rural space

It is important to those responsible that the number of users also increase in the long term. Dominik Vinbruck, department in the district of Cuxhaven, illustrates the need for regular use in order to secure the offer in the long run. Every year there is not only an improvement in mobility, but also a quality of life for the citizens: inside of the region. With this measure, the course is to a stronger networking and connection of rural areas, which is of great importance in times of urban compression.

public transport throughout the country on the upswing

But the development of line 660 is not only important locally. Around 9.5 billion passengers were traveling in Germany in 2023 by buses and trains, which corresponds to an increase of around 8 percent compared to the previous year. This is shown by the Future Network ÖPNV. The demand in public transport continues to recover from the pandeme -related declines, and the industry is now facing great economic challenges, not least due to increasing costs for personnel, electricity and diesel.

A familiar sight in public transport are also the attractive ticket prices that were reduced by initiatives such as the 9-euro ticket and the Germany ticket. According to the reports, 11 million people enjoy the Germany ticket, with 95 % of users being satisfied with it. In the future, the sales will increase to 15 million if the political framework conditions play.

The role of public transport in society

The importance of VDV member companies in the mobility transition is undeniable. They transport around 26 million passengers by bus and train every day - this is estimated to replace around 18 million car trips. The public transport also makes a significant contribution to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. About 10 million tons of CO2 have been saved lately, which shows that public transport also has a strong environmental factor.

An economic benefit of the sustainable mobility industry is reflected in a added value of around 118 billion euros. This shows that not only the commuters, but also the economy and the environment benefit from the increased supply and the associated demand. So one can say with fug and right: public transport is on the upswing and ensures a breath of fresh air in the rural regions of Germany, as in Bremen and the surrounding area.