Bundling of forces: AVV and MVV on the way to the merger?

Bundling of forces: AVV and MVV on the way to the merger?

The discussions about traffic planning and the merger between the Augsburg Transport and Tariff Association (AVV) and the Munich Transport and Tariff Association (MVV) have taken up speed in the past few weeks. The political reactions in the region are remarkable by District Administrator Martin Sailer (CSU). These considerations could bring a positive wave for many commuters from the Augsburg region towards Munich, which are regularly dependent on public transport.

Meaning of the merger for local transport

The possibility of merging the two associations is referred to by the CSU parliamentary group leader Peter Tomaschko and Lorenz Müller as a "opportunity to century". They see the potential to significantly improve the connections and clocks in local public transport in the region. This would be particularly advantageous for the citizens of the Augsburg area who often commute to Munich. A uniform ticket and price system could make local transport much more efficient, which would reduce the daily pendulum stress.

Reaction of the political actors

The reactions to Sailer's push were initially mixed. The mayor of Augsburg Eva Weber was surprised by the public known. In the following week, however, positive feedback came from other CSU politicians who supported the approach. The CSU chairs of the districts of Aichach-Friedberg and Augsburg in particular assured Sailer their support. They emphasized that he had been entrusted with this task by the AVV shareholders.

Challenges and next steps

However, the implementation of these plans is not without challenges. Before specific steps can be taken, legal framework conditions and financing options must be clarified. In addition, it is important to involve the responsible political bodies in the respective counties as well as the city council of Augsburg and the shareholders' meeting.

Looking for the future for the district of Landsberg

Another aspect in this context is the planned accession of the Landsberg district to MVV on January 1, 2025. District Administrator Thomas Eichinger described this step as one of the best of his political career. This shows that the endeavors for integrated local transport in the region are already in full swing and extend beyond the borders of individual counties.

Overall, the developments around the merger of AVV and MVV could have far -reaching consequences for regional local transport and significantly improve the mobility of the citizens. While the political talks continued, it remains to be seen how the situation will develop.