> whereas public transportation is usually linear With "usually" being an important proviso: In Germany, there are weekend tickets for up to 5 people. A studen

> whereas public transportation is usually linear With "usually" being an important proviso: In Germany, there are weekend tickets for up to 5 people. A student ticket (covering the entire state, included in the tuition fee of around 700 EUR/year) often allows the holder to take someone along after 7pm or on weekends.