Addressing Rural Mobility Challenges for Apprentices
Jörg Dittrich, President of the Central Association of German Crafts, highlights the unique challenges faced by rural apprentices. He argues that subsidies for driving licenses would be more beneficial than the national 'Deutschlandticket' public transport pass, as public transport is often inadequate in rural areas. Critics, however, point out that this solution is insufficient. Without a car, a driving license holds limited value, and the average apprentice salary of 1066 euros gross per month..
