Autonomous taxis: What role will the taxi industry play in the future?
The Federal Association of Taxi and Rental Cars has exchanged views in Berlin with the technology company Bliq on the development of autonomous driving and possible collaborations. The focus was on the application areas for autonomous vehicles in passenger transport, and on the question of what role the taxi industry could play in the introduction and scaling of corresponding mobility offerings. As part of the meeting, there was also a test drive of an autonomous vehicle on Berlin's public streets.
The industry should be involved at an early stage
According to the Federal Association, at the meeting opportunities for collaboration between technology providers and established taxi companies were discussed. The association intends to actively support the development of autonomous driving and is specifically seeking contact with technology companies for this purpose.
From the association's perspective, the taxi trade should be involved early in the development of new mobility models. It is also about bringing the experience of companies in professional passenger transport into future concepts. The meeting with Bliq was part of the association's activities to accompany technological changes in passenger transport at an early stage and to examine potential opportunities for the industry.
Delegation tests an autonomous vehicle
For the national association, President Gregor Beiner, Vice President Wolfgang Oertel, Managing Director Michael Oppermann, as well as the board members Günsel Yilderim and Aleksandar Dragicevic, took part in the exchange. The delegation also included the Hessian taxi operator Jens Marggraf. Bliq was represented by Chief Executive Julian Glaab and Chief Technology Officer Torgen Hauschild.
In addition to the discussions, the participants gained insight into the deployment of the technology on Berlin's public streets during a test drive with an autonomous vehicle. The statement does not mention concrete agreements on cooperation or planned deployment projects. (Source: Federal Association of Taxi and Rental Cars)
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