Lower Saxony starts discounted trainee tickets for affordable mobility!

Lower Saxony starts discounted trainee tickets for affordable mobility!

From January 1, 2026, a new, reduced ticket for trainees and those doing voluntary service will be introduced in Lower Saxony, which is based on the Deutschlandticket. The “D-Ticket Azubi NI” not only promises better accessibility to training locations, but also promoted mobility for young people. Economics Minister Grant Hendrik Tonne signed the financing agreement yesterday to enable this important step for the trainees. How Delmenews reported, the country covers 20 percent of the ticket price, which drops from the regular 63 euros to 50.40 euros.

If employers participate, the monthly price can even be reduced to a maximum of 31.50 euros. This regulation could significantly reduce the burden on vocational training, especially for young people who may be dependent on financial support from their parents. Lena Nzume, a member of the Green Party in the state parliament, emphasizes that the ticket will have a positive impact on the trainees' independence and will make them less dependent on their families' financial resources.

A ticket for sustainable mobility

The focus is not just on cost reduction; Promoting sustainable mobility is also very important. The initiative to introduce the trainee ticket is closely linked to the goal of increasing the attractiveness of dual training and at the same time making a contribution to climate protection. The use of this ticket will enable trainees and those doing voluntary service to use buses and trains throughout Germany, which takes into account the employment agency's demand for better mobility, as well as the Lower Saxony Ministry of Economics confirmed.

The acceptance of the new trainee ticket is ensured by a wide range of support from business. Associations and chambers have actively advocated for this measure because they consider improving mobility for young people both in urban areas and in rural regions to be extremely important. Chambers of crafts and trades in particular express their approval as they see better accessibility for training places as a crucial step.

The path to introduction

The processing of the funding is organized by the state local transport company (LNVG), whereas the distribution is carried out via the platform azubiticket-niedersachsen.de takes place. This central point of contact will not only make purchasing tickets easier, but will also provide integration into the nationwide transport planner.

The introduction of the new trainee ticket is seen as a long-term solution to combat the challenges in the training market, which are often exacerbated by the accessibility of training locations. It is hoped that the D-Ticket trainee will not only improve mobility, but also raise the training opportunities for many young people in Lower Saxony to a new level.