The social ticket

The SozialTicket is only valid in the respective registered tariff area. If you want to be mobile throughout the VRR, we recommend that you switch to the DeutschlandTicket Sozial for EUR 48,00 per month. From January 01.01.2025, 47,60, the monthly price for the SozialTicket will be EUR XNUMX.

An overview of the different options for those entitled to benefits can be downloaded here.

Brochure for those entitled to benefits

With the SozialTicket you are mobile in Oberhausen at a low price. You will receive this personal monthly ticket or as a subscription for buses and trains if, for example

• Recipients of unemployment benefit II and social benefits (SGB II)
• Recipients of social assistance (SGB XII)
• Housing benefit recipients
• Entitled to benefits according to SGB VIII
• Eligible under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act or
• Entitled to benefits under the Federal Pension Act

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You can find out whether you are one of those entitled to this from the responsible authorities in the city of Oberhausen. There you will also receive the required authorization card.
The SocialTicket costs €47,60 per month and €41,80 per subscription. It is issued to you personally and cannot be transferred to other people. With the SocialTicket you can use all buses, S-Bahns, RB and RE lines as well as trams and subways for your daily errands around the clock in the respective area of ​​validity. The ticket is valid in price level A for Oberhausen.
In addition, you can (in your area of ​​application) Monday to Friday from 19 p.m., all day on weekends, public holidays and on December 24.12th. and 31.12. travel on buses and trains with up to three children under the age of 15.

The SozialTicket consists of

• an authorization card and a plastic cover that you can obtain from your job center or social welfare office and
• a monthly voucher for the price of €47,60 in price level A, which you can obtain from STOAG.
• Authorized ID card and monthly token are only valid in conjunction with your ID card or other official photo ID when traveling on public transport.

You can also get the SocialTicket as a so-called eTicket in the form of a practical chip card (only if you have a positive credit rating) if you want to participate in the direct debit procedure. To do this, simply present your authorised card at one of our customer centres and fill out a direct debit authorisation. Your chip card will be sent to you by post. This means that you no longer have to buy your token every month. Your ticket is valid for the same period as stated on the authorised card. The monthly amount will be debited from your account. Please contact one of our Customer Center.
During an exam, it is sufficient to show your chip card and ID card or other official photo ID. It is not necessary to carry the carrier card or the notification with you.

With a ZusatzTicket you can extend the validity of your SozialTicket: You can then either travel beyond the actual area of ​​validity of your ticket. An additional ticket is required per journey and person.

FlexSocial

With the FlexSozial you have the opportunity to be mobile conveniently via smartphone and at significantly reduced prices in the entire VRR area. By paying a basic monthly fee, you can purchase as many single tickets as you like at 50 percent discount in all price categories. You can find out how this works here:

FlexSocial

DeutschlandTicket Social

The DeutschlandTicket Sozial is available from December 01st, 2023! You can find all further information here:

DeutschlandTicket Social