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Cost-cutting measure hits Dresden's public transport companies
The city of Dresden has to save money. This also affects the transport companies. Services are being adjusted, especially during the school vacations.
Heiterblick wants to fulfill all orders despite insolvency
Economic crisis at streetcar manufacturer Heiterblick - but the major contract for Leipzig, Görlitz and Zwickau is to continue for the time being. This brings a noticeable sense of relief to the transport companies.
When a stroll through the city turns into a toilet emergency: Leipzig's new service
Discover the latest map of Leipzig's public toilets, with detailed information on features and access, including Euro keys.
Criticism of wage agreement - local authorities warn of high costs
More money for employees, a heavy burden for Saxony's local authorities: the new wage agreement will cost them hundreds of millions of euros. Why the municipalities are resisting - and implementing the agreement anyway.
New timetable information for the start of the tourist season
If you want to visit Saxony by bus or train, all you need is a timetable. The cooperation between the transport associations and local authorities makes this possible.
Local transport tickets in eastern Saxony more expensive from August
Transport companies are struggling with rising costs. Passengers are now feeling the effects. The good news: the ZVON service is being expanded on two lines.
Mobility survey: More Leipzig residents are walking
More and more Leipzig residents are using environmentally friendly modes of transport. The Mobility Strategy 2030 is having an impact, and the eco-mobility continues to benefit.
DVB AG crisis: CDU parliamentary group submits urgent motion to secure Dresden's public transport system
The CDU parliamentary group in the city council wants to prevent the DVB cuts with an urgent motion. Despite financial challenges, DVB is ranked 5th in the Customer Barometer 2023 and impresses with its high quality.
Several million euros for streetcar construction in Leipzig
Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe is to receive several million euros for a modern streetcar depot. The aim: a more efficient and environmentally friendly streetcar fleet for the future.
Municipalities and transport companies demand more money for public transport
Saxony's cities and transport companies want more money from the federal and state governments for local transport. Otherwise there is a threat of service cuts. They are demanding investments of 200 million euros per year.
Investigation against police officers for Hitler salute allegation dropped
A police officer allegedly gave the Hitler salute at a party at Hohnstein Castle. The investigation has now been closed. The gesture was probably misinterpreted.
Minister presidents before decision on broadcasting fee
It has been discussed for many months - now the prime ministers are about to make their decision: Will the license fee increase?
Ceremony to mark the Day of German Unity in the State Parliament in Dresden
The Day of German Unity will be celebrated with a ceremony in the Saxon state parliament. Interested citizens can register to attend. The ceremony will also be streamed.
Federal prosecutor's office arrests suspected IS supporters
Federal prosecutors have arrested suspected IS supporters in Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein. They are accused of collecting funds for IS.
Euro 2024: Fan zone in Leipzig closed ahead of opening match
The fan zone in Leipzig's city center had to be closed before the opening game of the European Championships due to overcrowding. Despite a few incidents, the public viewing went largely without a hitch.
Saxony increases funding for local public transport
Saxony is providing additional money for municipal transport associations to counteract cost increases in local public transport.
Saxony increases funding for public transport - improving planning and funding security for municipal transport associations
Saxony secures additional funding for municipal transport associations and aims to improve planning and funding security in local public transport.
Saxon public prosecutor's offices examine effects of cannabis legalization on old cases
Saxon public prosecutors are examining the effects of the new law on 29,000 old cases of marijuana or hashish offenses.
Public prosecutor's office examines investigations against AfD top candidate Maximilian Krah
The Dresden Public Prosecutor General's Office is conducting preliminary investigations into possible payments from Russia and China to Maximilian Krah, the AfD's leading candidate for the European elections.
Verdi surveys members in the wage dispute in regional scheduled services in Saxony
Verdi asks members about AVN's offer in the wage dispute in regional scheduled services in Saxony
Price increase in the VVO: Passengers in the Dresden area have to pay more
Passengers in the Dresden area must be prepared for higher prices on local transport
Health authorities in Saxony: open day recognizes their important role
Social Affairs Minister Petra Köpping praises the work of the health authorities in Saxony and emphasizes their key role in public health. Their work is honored at the open day.
Saxony will spend around 8600 euros per pupil in 2022
In 2022, Saxony spent around 8600 euros on the education of a pupil at a public school, 200 euros more than in the previous year.
Left-wing politicians call for more support for the German solar industry
Leading left-wing politicians are calling for more support for the German solar industry in order to prevent the closure of sites in eastern Germany.
Fridays for Future: "Local transport strikes are climate strikes"
Fridays for Future is also protesting with Verdi during the announced warning strikes in local transport under the name "Wir fahren zusammen". Why the climate movement is joining workers' protests.
Failure of the authorities to protect nature after gravel extraction near Ottendorf-Okrilla
One year after a piece of forest near Ottendorf-Okrilla was cleared for gravel extraction, Left Party politician Antonia Mertsching has accused the authorities of serious negligence.
Saxony wants to better protect public officials and elected representatives from assault
Saxony is planning measures to protect public officials and elected representatives from threats and intimidation.
Verdi calls for warning strike
The trade union Verdi has called for a warning strike this Friday in the Chemnitz-Erzgebirge-Mittelsachsen region - including at Chemnitz University of Technology. The reason for this is the so far unsuccessful wage negotiations for the public sector of the federal states, the union announced on Thu ..
Proposal for the traffic turnaround
The traffic turnaround is no good as an ideological dispute. Car traffic in large cities and metropolitan areas is often on the verge of collapse and pollutes the environment. Suburban connections by public transport and commuter trains often do not work well. Doubling spending on public transit and long-distance commuter rail is needed. There is also a need to shift freight traffic back from highways to rail and waterways. The goal should be large-scale container loading onto rail and waterways. Freight forwarding should only take place over the last mile.