Some time ago it was discussed in Germany that 3G verification could be introduced in domestic long-distance traffic. This has not happened so far, but the future traffic light coalition now wants to implement this project. In addition to long-distance trains and buses, flights and local public transport are also said to be affected.

There is not yet a date for the implementation. In any case, an agreement on this should emerge in the coalition negotiations between the SPD, FDP and the Greens. Specifically, this means that the use of public transport - including domestic flights - may soon require the 3G certificate.

While it is comparatively easy to control it in air traffic, it is likely to get complicated in local public transport in particular. It can be assumed that there will be random checks similar to ticket controls. In long-distance transport, it is unclear whether, for example, the bus drivers or train attendants have to check the 3G proof or whether this will be a matter for the health authorities and / or the police.

Some passenger associations criticize the project of the traffic light coalition, because this is considered to be uncontrollable. From the camp of the climate protection activists it is suspected that people who neither want to be vaccinated nor tested could increasingly switch to the car. This would lead to additional environmental pollution.