Ferry prices in Bremen-Stedingen rise: The new tariffs from August!

Ferry prices in Bremen-Stedingen rise: The new tariffs from August!

From August 1, 2023, all passengers who use the ferries Bremen-Stedingen must dig deep into their pockets. The Weser-Kurier reports that the prices for ferry trips are raised, which is raised on the increasing operating costs and sinking transportation is due. Managing Director Ralf Kölpin emphasizes that cost -covering operation can no longer be guaranteed after the company has been writing red numbers since 2019. The new tariffs are intended to contribute to alleviating the losses, but not fully eliminated.

A changed mobility and higher operating costs cause additional challenges. Wages in particular have increased: in April 2023 there was an increase of 3%, followed by 2.8% in May 2024. Personnel costs make up 60% of total expenses, which significantly burden ferry operation. In addition, the ferries suffer from 500,000 vehicles annually and 800,000 passengers compared to the numbers before pandemic. The effects are noticeable on assembly and Fridays because the traffic is particularly decreasing here.

new tariffs from August 2023

The new ticket prices that required authorities were as follows:

• Single card: 1.60 euros (previously 1.50 euros)
• Zehnerkarte: 10 euros (previously 9 euros)
• monthly ticket: 26.50 euros (previously 25.50 euros)
• Vehicle (3-5 meters): 5.70 euros (previously 5.50 euros)
• Tens card for vehicles: 37 euros (previously 35 euros)
• monthly ticket for vehicles: 112 euros (previously 108 euros)
• Cyclists now cost 2.50 euros per trip (previously 2.30 euros)
• monthly and annual ticket for bicycles: 14 euros (previously 13 euros) or 30.50 euros (previously 29.50 euros)

For larger vehicles (8-20 meters), the tariffs increase by 1 euro each. It should be emphasized that passengers have to pay extra. Tickets that have already been purchased keep their validity so that commuters and regular users are not disadvantaged.

A look at the ferry operation

Ferries Bremen-Stedingen GmbH runs between 11,500 passengers every day and over 5,000 vehicles. But sales continue to suffer. According to nwzonline The passengers reduced around 790,000 compared to 2019, which indicates a stable but lower level. The application for the tariff increase was approved by the specialist authority, which acts under the direction of the Senator for Economy, Häfen and Transformation.

The current developments in the field of passenger ferries are also part of a larger trend. According to Fortune Business Insights , the worldwide market for passenger ferries in 2023 was estimated to be $ 9.77 billion and is expected to be growth of 3.9%. Technological progress and an increased focus on environmentally friendly energies lead to a fundamental transformation in the industry, despite the challenges that Covid-19 pandemy brought with it.

So soon there will be more coins when buying a ticket, it is to be hoped that the ferries Bremen-Stedingen will be able to look at flourishing number of passengers in the future. It is certain that the consequences of the tariff increase will strongly influence regional traffic.