Recommendations from Germany's DVG for Parents Unveiled
In Duisburg, parents of school-going children who travel by bus or train are encouraged to apply for the Germany School Ticket (SchulTicket) for their children. The Duisburg Transport Company (DVG), responsible for the ticket, provides information on mobility by bus and train to all Duisburger primary schools.
Here's a simplified guide on how to apply for the Germany School Ticket:
1. **Eligibility**: The ticket is available to children and students attending school in the Duisburg area.
2. **Application Process**: - Parents usually apply on behalf of their children either through the DVG website (www.dvg-duisburg.de) or by email at [email protected]. - The application requires proof of school enrollment and the child's personal details.
3. **Online Application**: - Visit the official DVG website. - Register or log in to an existing account. - Fill out the application form for the school ticket. - Upload required documents such as school ID or enrollment certificate. - Choose between a monthly or semester ticket. - Confirm payment. - Receive the ticket electronically via email or as a plastic card sent by mail.
4. **In-Person Purchase**: - Tickets can also be bought at the DVG customer center in Duisburg, located within the city. - Customers may present proof of school attendance and identity at the customer center. - Payment can be made by cash, card, or other accepted methods. - The ticket is issued immediately or mailed afterward.
It is recommended to apply for the Germany School Ticket online to avoid waiting times at the customer center. For additional information, visit the DVG website at www.dvg-duisburg.de/deutschlandticket-schule. Appointments to purchase the ticket at the DVG customer center should be booked online at www.dvg-duisburg.de/terminbuchung.
For families whose children are eligible for school transport cost reimbursement, they will pay an individual contribution of 14 euros for the first child, 7 euros for the second child, and nothing for the third and fourth child per month and ticket.
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- To ensure smooth learning journeys for school-going children in Duisburg, it would be beneficial for parents to consider applying for the Germany School Ticket (SchulTicket).
- Education and self-development can be further supported by utilizing the Germany School Ticket, as it enables seamless mobility by bus and train for school-going children in Duisburg.
