Altötting plans to get started: MVV accession could start in 2027!

Altötting plans to get started: MVV accession could start in 2027!

In the district of Altötting, something is happening: Those responsible have set the course for a possible accession to the Munich Verkehrs and Tariff Association (MVV). On July 14, 2025, the district council gave the green light for an in -depth study, which should clarify the prerequisite for integration into the MVV until January 1, 2027. District Administrator Erwin Schneider (CSU) clearly said: Entry could bring numerous advantages, but also cause some costs. Innsalzach24 reports that the neighbors from Mühldorf are also planning to join MVV from 2026.

What are the advantages of MVV membership? The citizens of Altötting could benefit from a uniform ticket for bus, train and subway. In addition, the MVV app promises timetable information and an uncomplicated "MVV swipe" system for easy use. The regional planning also stipulates that the Altötting district remains responsible for the transport offer, while MVV would take over management and the tariff structure.

Financial support from Munich

A very important point in the discussion is the financial support from the Free State of Bavaria. If the accession takes place on January 1, 2027, the Free State would cover generous 90% of the initial costs for digital equipment and infrastructure. In addition, a large part of the less income from the planned 365 euro student ticket of two thirds is also to be borne by the Free State. This could significantly reduce the financial burden on the district.

First cost estimates show that additional costs of around 260,000 euros can be expected in the first year, with a total cost of between 500,000 and 1 million euros. Is that a good business for the citizens? This will have to be shown in the upcoming study.

special role of Burghausen

It is interesting that Burghausen plays a special role in this discussion. As a delegated task authority in city traffic, you are obliged to make a decision on an MVV accession independently. There are concerns here that the cheap Citybus tariff in Burghausen could suffer from a possible accession and this could lead to a decline in passenger numbers.

On the way to MVV membership, progress is also evident in other cross-district movements. The districts of Landsberg am Lech and Weilheim-Schongau joined the MVV on January 1, 2025. Garmisch-Partenkirchen was the last committee on January 1, 2026 to join the network and thus to expand the existing composite area by around 1,000 km² to a total of 11,365 km². According to MVV Munich will come to the MVV composite area by the new members from 22 municipalities.

How to proceed remains to be seen, but the citizens in the Altötting district can look forward to the results of the study. Entry to the MVV could be an important step into the future of public transport.