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Any questions? Our customer service representatives will be happy to help you:

Customer service hotline 0 180 6/50 40 30 (0.20 €/call when calling via a German land line; mobile phone max. 0.60 Euro/call)

Online Timetable Information www.vrr.de

Mobile Timetable Information VRR app

Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr Augustastraße 1 45879 Gelsenkirchen

Your Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhrwishes you a pleasant journey!

NEW Now you can buy your tickets directly from the VRR app!

BärenTicket 2016

BärenTicketThe convenient subscription ticket for those 60 and over who lead active lives

Subscriptionapplicationin this brochure

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BärenTicket for mobility for those in the prime of life

Are you in the prime of life and would like to remain mobile at all times? Do you prefer to travel in comfort in first class while enjoying your independence? Then we recommend the BärenTicket from the age of 60 and up.

Who can have it everyone aged 60 and over

Who is allowed to travel

the ticket owner (personal ticket, carry photo ID with you)

What, where and when

As many trips as you like network wideround-the-clock

Bicycle transport All-day carry-on of a bicycle for the ticket holder inthe applicable area (see carry-on note, p. 6)

Bonus

Monday to Friday after 7 p.m., all day at the weekends, on public holidays as well as on 24 December and 31 December:

K �take along one adult and up to 3 children under the age of 15 in the respective validity area at no extra charge

Mobility guarantee the whole day up to €50

Special feature 1st class use included - this also applies to people travelling on the same ticket

Upgradability Per person, journey and additional use, one ZusatzTicket (additional ticket) in each case

K ��bicycle transport for people travelling on the same ticket

BärenTicket prices (all prices listed in Euros)

Price level subscriptionper month per day**

D 81.15 2.67

** Average values based on the price for a BärenTicket as an annual subscription.

NEW

NEW

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Journey planner and ticketshop in one App

Do you use an iPhone or an Android smartphone? Then you can now download the free VRR app onto your phone for timetable information and ticket purchasing. You will have access to both up-to-date information and notices on any service disruptions. The free VRR app is functional immediately after being downloaded. The VRR app recognises your current location through the GPS tracking in your smartphone and shows the stops and the lines operating in the area. The app memorises information which has previously been input and offers sensible orientation guidance using the map provided. You can also buy your ticket directly from the VRR app right away. As a pre-registered HandyTicket customer, you can receive timetable information directly in your transport company’s HandyTicket shop. If you are not yet registered there, you can simply install the free app and register for the HandyTicket shop.

Finding the right ticket with just a few clicks: The ticket adviser

Do you have any questions about the different types of tickets and are looking for the right tariff? Then take advantage of the ticket adviser on the Internet. Simply enter your starting point and destination and the suitable ticket will be recommended. Further information is also available of course from the KundenCenter (customer service centre) of your transport company or via the customer service hotline 0 180 6/50 40 30*. * 0.20 €/call when calling via a German land line;

max. 0.60 €/call for mobile phones

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VRR-Tarif gilt nur auf bestimmten Linien und nur im Übergang.

VRR-Tarif gilt auf allen Linien nur im Übergang. KombiTickets gelten nicht.

VRR-Tarif gilt auf allen Linien nur im Übergang.

Preisstufe D

70Wegberg

2190Lünen

2400Bergkamen

2390Kamen

2490Unna

2150Schwerte

5080Olfen

2480Holzwickede

60Nijmegen

59Millingen a. d. Rijn 07

‘s-Heeren-berg

7440 Isselburg

7670Bocholt

7650Borken 7590

Heiden 7580Reken

7690Raesfeld

69Venlo

06Haltern

34Mülheim/

Ruhr45

EssenSüd 46

Hattingen/Sprockhövel

30Schwalmtal/

Niederkrüchten

31Viersen

41Willich

50Mönchengladbach

51Korschen-

broich52

Neuss/Kaarst

61Greven-broich 63

Rommers-kirchen

62Dormagen

73Langenfeld/

Monheim

53Düsseldorf

Süd

72Jüchen

42Meerbusch

43Düsseldorf Mitte/Nord

44Ratingen/

Heiligenhaus

55Velbert 67

Schwelm/Ennepetal/

Gevelsberg/Breckerfeld66

WuppertalOst

65Wuppertal

West

54Mettmann/

Wülfrath

64Erkrath/

Haan/Hilden 74

Solingen

75Remscheid

26Gelsen-kirchen

35Essen

Mitte/Nord36

Bochum

47Witten/Wetter/

Herdecke

58Hagen

27Herne 37

DortmundMitte/West

38Dortmund

Ost

17Recklinghausen/

Herten 28Castrop-Rauxel

15Marl

18Oer-Erken-

schwick/Datteln

29Waltrop

03Wesel

16Alpen

84Sons-beck

85Kevelaer

77Uedem

83Xanten

88Hamminkeln

79Rees

78Kalkar

82Bedburg-Hau

86Goch/Weeze

81Kranen-

burg

71Emmerich

80Kleve

04Geldern/

Issum

22Moers

01Kerken/

Wachtendonk

10Straelen

02Kamp-Lintfort

12Rheinberg

14Schermbeck/

Hünxe

13Dinslaken/Voerde

05Dorsten

25Bottrop/Gladbeck

24Ober-

hausen23

DuisburgNord

33Duisburg

Mitte/Süd

32Krefeld

21Kempen/Grefrath/

Tönisvorst20

Nettetal/Brüggen

11Neukirchen-

Vluyn/Rheurdt

7660Rhede

BärenTicket price level

The BärenTicket is only available for price level D.

Aachener Verkehrsverbund (AVV)More information at www.avv.de

9292ov (Netherlands)More information at www.9292ov.nl

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VRR-Tarif gilt nur auf bestimmten Linien und nur im Übergang.

VRR-Tarif gilt auf allen Linien nur im Übergang. KombiTickets gelten nicht.

VRR-Tarif gilt auf allen Linien nur im Übergang.

Preisstufe D

70Wegberg

2190Lünen

2400Bergkamen

2390Kamen

2490Unna

2150Schwerte

5080Olfen

2480Holzwickede

60Nijmegen

59Millingen a. d. Rijn 07

‘s-Heeren-berg

7440 Isselburg

7670Bocholt

7650Borken 7590

Heiden 7580Reken

7690Raesfeld

69Venlo

06Haltern

34Mülheim/

Ruhr45

EssenSüd 46

Hattingen/Sprockhövel

30Schwalmtal/

Niederkrüchten

31Viersen

41Willich

50Mönchengladbach

51Korschen-

broich52

Neuss/Kaarst

61Greven-broich 63

Rommers-kirchen

62Dormagen

73Langenfeld/

Monheim

53Düsseldorf

Süd

72Jüchen

42Meerbusch

43Düsseldorf Mitte/Nord

44Ratingen/

Heiligenhaus

55Velbert 67

Schwelm/Ennepetal/

Gevelsberg/Breckerfeld66

WuppertalOst

65Wuppertal

West

54Mettmann/

Wülfrath

64Erkrath/

Haan/Hilden 74

Solingen

75Remscheid

26Gelsen-kirchen

35Essen

Mitte/Nord36

Bochum

47Witten/Wetter/

Herdecke

58Hagen

27Herne 37

DortmundMitte/West

38Dortmund

Ost

17Recklinghausen/

Herten 28Castrop-Rauxel

15Marl

18Oer-Erken-

schwick/Datteln

29Waltrop

03Wesel

16Alpen

84Sons-beck

85Kevelaer

77Uedem

83Xanten

88Hamminkeln

79Rees

78Kalkar

82Bedburg-Hau

86Goch/Weeze

81Kranen-

burg

71Emmerich

80Kleve

04Geldern/

Issum

22Moers

01Kerken/

Wachtendonk

10Straelen

02Kamp-Lintfort

12Rheinberg

14Schermbeck/

Hünxe

13Dinslaken/Voerde

05Dorsten

25Bottrop/Gladbeck

24Ober-

hausen23

DuisburgNord

33Duisburg

Mitte/Süd

32Krefeld

21Kempen/Grefrath/

Tönisvorst20

Nettetal/Brüggen

11Neukirchen-

Vluyn/Rheurdt

7660Rhede

The BärenTicket in price level D applies throughout the entire VRR area.

Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Sieg (VRS)More information at www.vrsinfo.de

Verkehrsgemeinschaft Münsterland (VGM)More information at www.muensterland-tarif.de

Verkehrsgemeinschaft Ruhr-Lippe (VRL)More information at www.ruhr-lippe-tarif.de

VRR tariffs only apply in transit for all lines. KombiTickets are not valid.

VRR tariffs only apply to particular lines and only in transit.

VRR tariffs only apply in transit for all lines.

Price level D

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A small token of our gratitude: AboLust

With a high-value book of vouchers the VRR transport companies would like to say "thank you" to their particu-larly loyal customers: With AboLust subscribers receive a variety of leisure time and cultural offers, exclusive discounts and attractive prizes and coupons – all of them twice a year. Whether you are interested in culture, enjoy culinary delicacies, like to indulge yourself with wellness and sauna offerings or would like to fill in the gaps on your map with an excursion: there is something for everyone. With AboLust you can not only enrich your leisure time, but also discover new places right on your doorstep and far away – the ticket becomes an admission ticket, a limited lottery ticket and a genuine price advantage.

Bicycle transport

In general, the transport company will gladly transport your bicycle as well. However, in the interests of all pas-sengers, this may depend on the time of day, the volume of passengers and the space available. Please familiarise yourself in advance with the applicable carry-on regula-tions of your transport company.

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In the case of delay: The Mobility Guarantee

Disruption to operations, vehicle and equipment mal-functions, traffic congestion, illegal parking and similar incidents can lead to delays to buses, trains and trams. Nevertheless, we guarantee your mobility.

Our mobility guarantee enables you to take a taxi or train for which a surcharge has to be paid (IC/EC or ICE) to your destination. We will refund the additional costs to you throughout the day up to an amount of €50 if

� the means of transport chosen by you leaves your stop more than 20 minutes later than originally shown on the timetable and

� there is no obvious alternative bus or rail route to your destination.

The mobility guarantee does not apply to delays resulting from strikes, bad weather, forces of nature or bomb threats.

You only need to submit an application for reimbursement of the costs. The corresponding form is available from your transport company or on the Internet.

Certified excellence

The BärenTicket is supported by well-known institutions:

The Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Senioren-Organisationen e.V. (Federal Association of Senior Citizens Organizations – BAGSO) has taken a close look at the ticket and found it to be “highly recommendable”.