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German urban mobility satisfaction trends

Overview

The 2026 ADAC Mobility Monitor reports a decline in overall mobility satisfaction across 29 medium-sized German cities. The satisfaction index fell from 21 to 17 points compared to 2021 levels.

While pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport users report generally high satisfaction, motorists express significant frustration. Drivers specifically cited construction sites, traffic jams, road conditions, e-scooters, and high parking fees as primary issues.

Münster was ranked as the city with the highest satisfaction, while Oberhausen ranked lowest. In Lübeck, the Green Party criticized local cycling infrastructure following the city’s 20th place ranking, noting that cities like Kiel performed significantly better in cycling and construction management.

Additionally, a survey of electric vehicle users showed 97 percent reported being satisfied or very satisfied with their e-cars. While most found the transition to electric driving easy, some noted discrepancies between manufacturer range specifications and actual performance due to temperature fluctuations. Approximately one-quarter of users also criticized the transparency and cost of electricity at public charging stations.

Entities

ADAC · Münster · Green Party · Germany · Kiel

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    ADAC Mobility Monitor reveals declining satisfaction in German medium-sized cities

    The ADAC Mobility Monitor shows declining satisfaction with mobility in German medium-sized cities, with car drivers expressing significant discontent despite high marks for walking and public transit.

  2. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    ADAC study reveals mixed transport satisfaction in German cities

    An ADAC study shows German motorists are dissatisfied with urban traffic in medium-sized cities, while electric vehicle owners report high satisfaction with their cars and charging infrastructure.

Sources

blomberg-voices.de · caninejournal.com · electrifiedmagazin.de · extratipp.com · getbadnews.de · halternerzeitung.de · hl-live.de · leinetal24.de · mainzund.de · speed-magazin.de · viersen-inside.de · whoradio.com · wz.de