Sustainable commuting: The public transport allowance makes mobility easier, cheaper and more environmentally friendly for your employees.
The public transport allowance is a subsidy granted by employers specifically to reduce the cost of public transport. This form of subsidy aims to facilitate the mobility of employees and promote sustainable commuting.
Maximum tax-free allowance: 100% of the ticket costs (2025)
The public transport allowance can not only make commuting to work easier, but also contribute to employee retention. Employers also benefit from tax advantages, as this subsidy can be granted free of payroll tax and social security contributions. In addition, promoting sustainable mobility can strengthen the company's image as an environmentally conscious company.
According to § 3 No. 15 EStG, employers can fully cover the costs of public transportation without incurring wage tax or social security contributions. This applies to monthly or annual public transport tickets.The subsidy may only be granted in addition to the wages owed anyway.
The subsidy can be used for various tickets, such as monthly and annual tickets for bus, train, subway and streetcar. Flexible subscription models such as the Deutschlandticket are also available from some providers.These solutions provide direct relief for your employees' everyday lives.Bonus: Your team can also use the tickets privately. In this way, you contribute to environmentally conscious mobility beyond the commute to work.