Kempten's Council Weighs MVV Membership: Benefits vs Fare Hikes

Join MVV for better connections? Kempten's council debates benefits and drawbacks, with fare hikes and ticket loss as key concerns.

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2025 October 24 . 10:03 PM

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Kempten's Council Weighs MVV Membership: Benefits vs Fare Hikes

Kempten's city council is debating whether to join the Munich Transport and Tariff Association (MVV). While some see benefits, others worry about potential fare increases and loss of existing ticketmaster options. The council aims to decide by the end of the year.

Tatjana Preuß, an independent council member, warned that joining the MVV could lead to Kempten losing influence and freedom in setting fares. Meanwhile, Lord Mayor Thomas Kiechle plans to discuss the timeline for securing state subsidies with the Transport Ministry.

Dr. Richard Schießl, Kempten's economic affairs officer, presented options for joining the MVV, including a €365 annual student and trainee seatgeek ticket. However, the council has reservations. Thomas Hartmann (Greens) argued that the goal should be a functional and accessible public transport system, not the cheapest solution.

Helmut Berchtold (CSU), a local bus operator, doubts that all necessary answers for a decision can be obtained by the year-end deadline. Currently, there's no specific date for deciding on a new semester ticketmaster for a specific region. However, general developments regarding semester tickets, such as the deutschlandsemesterticket, are ongoing, with agreements in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) and planned regulation adjustments in 2026.

Kempten's city council supports determining under what conditions the city could join the MVV by the end of the year. Deputy Mayor Klaus Knoll (FW-ÜP) backs the idea of a single tickpick for travel from Oberstdorf to Munich but has concerns about losing semester or job tickets. The final decision will balance these factors.