BVTM speaks with Tarek Al-Wazir about dumping prices and robotaxis

Dumping prices for rental cars, precarious working conditions and the future of autonomous mobility: The Federal Association of Taxi and Rental Cars has spoken with the Green Party politician Tarek Al-Wazir about the challenges of the industry.

The central focus of the dialogue was also the question of how fair competitive conditions and reliable prospects for taxi and rental-car companies can be created. (from left to right) Gregor Beiner, Tarek Al-Wazir, Michael Oppermann, Floris Cooijmans| Photo: BVTM
The central focus of the dialogue was also the question of how fair competitive conditions and reliable prospects for taxi and rental-car companies can be created. (from left to right) Gregor Beiner, Tarek Al-Wazir, Michael Oppermann, Floris Cooijmans| Photo: BVTM

How much may a ride cost if employees ultimately pay the price for the competition? This question was at the center of a discussion between the Federal Association of Taxi and Rental Cars (BVTM) and Tarek Al-Wazir, the chair of the Transport Committee in the Bundestag. It dealt with the social consequences of dumping prices in the rental-car market and the associated exploitation of employees. For the BVTM, President Gregor Beiner, Managing Director Michael Oppermann and Mobility Policy Officer Floris Cooijmans participated in the exchange. In addition to the working conditions in the rental-car industry, robotaxis and the electrification of vehicle fleets were also on the agenda.

These topics show the upheavals the industry is facing: While digital ride-matching services are changing competition, autonomous vehicles come into view as potential new providers. At the same time, taxi companies must increasingly convert their fleets to lower-emission drivetrains — a task that requires investments and reliable framework conditions. The BVTM emphasizes that ongoing dialogue with the democratic parties remains central. The aim is to create reliable prospects for the taxi and rental-car sector and to secure fair, socially responsible mobility. The association did not name any concrete political agreements or measures arising from the discussion.

 

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