The BVG said at this stage that they expect their revenues to increase an average of 3.4% per year. This figure is based on an estimate of a 1.8% increase in ticket prices. And an additional 1.4% due to an increase in the number of users.

The changes that are expected to occur include innovations and improvements in the existing subway, tram and bus systems, as well as the addition of new services and lines.

Berlin’s subway is going to expand significantly. The U5 line extends 2020. In addition, BVG are soon expecting to announce the extension of the U7 line in the direction of West Berlin. The extension of the U8 line and two additional extensions to facilitate access to the city’s airports. This is to the new airport from Rudow on U7, and to Tegel from U6.

Berlin’s tram will be the center of reform. The reason is that the costs of adding electric railways are significantly lower than the construction of subway lines. Altogether, 16 new construction projects are on tram tracks.

Finally, the plan includes, inter alia, a promise to reduce the use of buses running on fossil fuels. This is for the addition of buses running on electricity.