Shock for Viennese: Parking and Public Transport Are Now Getting Really Expensive

The 365-euro annual ticket of the Wiener Linien will become more expensive. This change was confirmed by Finance City Councillor Barbara Novak in the ORF program "Wien heute". In addition to public transport, parking fees in the federal capital will also be raised. The specific figures are expected to be announced this summer.

The reason for the price increases lies in Vienna's strained financial situation. The city is struggling with a debt level of nearly twelve billion euros. Savings and new sources of revenue are intended to reduce the budget deficit.

New Sources of Revenue in Tourism

The city is also planning changes in the tourism sector, as reported by finanz.at. A "massive" increase in the local tax for overnight guests is under discussion. Additionally, new regulations for bus trips by day tourists are being considered, although a direct daily fee modeled after Venice is not planned for the time being.

The municipal enterprises, especially the public utilities, are expected to deliver higher dividends in the future. The subway expansion remains unaffected by the savings measures. At the same time, Novak criticizes the federal government for declining tax revenues - Vienna expects about 500 million euros less in federal allocations in 2025 compared to 2024.

(Red)

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