A study on German public transportation legislation

The right to transportation means the right of all citizens to move freely and safely regardless of economic, regional, physical, or social conditions. This, of course, includes the right to use public transportation and the right to move for the transportation vulnerable. Regarding public transport legislation as part of the right to transport, Germany is often cited as the country with the most well-established public transport system in Europe. The characteristics of Germany's public transport legislation can be summarized as follows. First, the German public transport legislation is responding quickly to the trend of the times. Second, public transport policy in Germany is, in principle, under the jurisdiction of the cantons. Third, the provision of financial support in German public transport laws is essential. Fourth, public transportation in Germany is integrated and maintained. Fifth, the German public transport law guarantees the right to move for the disabled. In order for all citizens to enjoy a universal level of transportation service, the right to transportation must first be a fundamental right guaranteed by the Constitution. Based on this, a full-scale review of public transportation-related laws and regulations should be conducted. The case of Germany gives us many suggestions in this respect.