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Berlin halts new taxi licenses for a year
The Berlin Senate will not issue any new taxi licenses for a year. According to the Senate Department for Transport, the state government is reacting to a clear oversupply in the market, which makes the economic operation of many companies more difficult. Demand has been declining for several years and has not noticeably increased even with the introduction of the fixed-price option.
Rising vehicle numbers amid falling demand
Between December 2024 and the end of January 2026, the number of taxis licensed in the capital rose by around 1,200 to a total of 6,600 vehicles. According to the administration, this increase, in light of the simultaneous decline in passenger numbers, could jeopardize the economic stability of many businesses.
Concerns about legal violations in the industry
The state government fears that companies, due to the high competitive pressure, could fall short of applicable labor-law requirements, for example by undercutting the minimum wage or through undeclared work. This could lead to distortions of competition to the detriment of law-abiding businesses and could undermine the overall stability of the industry.
Policy measures and the industry's assessment
The situation in the Berlin taxi trade has been tense for years. Industry representatives point, among other things, to municipally regulated prices and competition from non-tariff-bound rental-car platforms. The fixed-price option introduced in July 2024 has not increased demand to date, according to the Senate Administration.
Rules during the procurement freeze
The one-year stop affects both new applications and expansion applications from existing companies. New applicants can be placed on a waiting list. Companies with existing concessions may continue to operate unchanged. (Source: dpa/bb)
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