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Petition is addressed to: Ministerium für Infrastruktur und Digitales
Let’s cut to the chase: Germany’s pricing for dogs on trains is a joke. While bicycles get entire compartments and children travel for free, pet owners are hit with outrageous fees. Deutsche Bahn prices train floorspace for dogs like prime real estate, with no consistency across the network. If the Deutschland-Ticket was meant to be an inclusive, climate-friendly option for all, then the extortionate treatment of dog owners is the exact opposite. It’s time for a fair, consistent, and rational solution!
Reason
The Problem:
Dogs, who require far less space than luggage or bicycles, are charged insane fees to travel on trains. In some cases, one round-trip for a dog costs more than a full tank of gas! How does that make any sense?
Comparison with Other Countries:
Germany charges can exceed €60 for a return trip, the same cost for one months travel across all of Germany for a human. Dog travel, in neighbouring countries do it better:
- Austria: 10% of Full Fare (min. €2)
- Belgium: €3
- France: €7
- Italy, Poland, Czech Republic: Under €5
- Germany’s pricing? A ridiculous outlier, charging pet owners like their dogs are asking for Louis Vuitton cushions and champagne service!
The Consequences:
Pet owners are effectively being priced out of affordable, climate-friendly public transport. This policy is an insult to millions of dog owners who want to travel sustainably without being exploited.
Our Demand:
We call for fair and consistent pricing for dogs, aligned with the sensible approaches of neighbouring countries. The solution is simple: affordable, accessible, and transparent. Because right now, what's happening is nothing short of shameless profiteering.
Call to Action:
Sign this petition to demand that the Ministry of Infrastructure and Digital Affairs reform the outrageous ticket pricing for dogs. It’s time to stop treating pet owners as an easy source of revenue and start implementing fair, transparent fares for everyone.
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Petition details
Petition started:
01/25/2025
Petition ends:
07/24/2025
Region:
Germany
Topic:
Animal rights
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3 days agoWhat is the Deutsche Barkbahn campaign about?
We are advocating for transparency, equality and accessibility when it comes to dog travel on German trains. Right now, there is no clear or fair policy – prices vary widely across regions and operators, often leading to unpredictable and excessive costs for dog owners.
Why should dogs travel for free or at a lower cost?
- Lack of consistency: Pricing is arbitrary. A small minority of operators allow dogs to travel for free on the Deutschland-Ticket, while many others charge 50% of a full adult fare.
- Equality: Other passengers, such as children under six, travel for free. There is no valid reason why dog owners should face high and inconsistent charges.
Aren’t dogs like extra passengers?
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Why people sign
We travel a lot with our dog and it is always so unfair to pay so much for one furry friend who even not have a seat in the train
Ich habe selbst einen kleinen Hund und finde es unfair, dass ich ihn entweder in einer kleine Box während einer stundenlangen Zugfahrt sperren muss oder ein Ticket bezahlen, während andere Leute unbegrenzt Platz und kostenlos mit ihren Gepäckstücken einnehmen.
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The current high cost for dogs riding the DB is unfair.