Millions Snap Up New German Public Transit Ticket

“Public transit companies in Germany say more than 3 million people have already snapped up a new ticket being launched Monday that allows them to use all local and regional trains, buses and metros across the country for 49 euros ($53.90) a month,” the AP reports.

“The new Germany Ticket is intended to encourage people to ditch their cars in favor of more environmentally friendly forms of transportation.”