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BVTM advocates for reducing bureaucracy in taximeter calibration
Once a year, the measuring devices in taxis – the taximeters – must be inspected and calibrated. This is required by law. In contrast, for devices in rental cars with chauffeurs, which use similar technology, a two-year period applies. Both types of vehicles are competing in the same market. So why this difference?
The association sees this not only as a distortion of competition but also as an unnecessary burden for companies already under significant cost pressure. According to BVTM, a simple change could provide a remedy: remove taximeters from the corresponding annex of the Measurement and Calibration Ordinance – done. No law would need to be amended, and no new resources would be required. This alone could save the industry around 15 million euros annually in fees and lost work time.
The letter makes it clear: Reducing bureaucracy must not only be considered a political guideline – it must become concrete. For example, where procedures no longer appear up-to-date or no longer fair. The fact that the error rate for taximeters is low according to official statistics completes the argument.
Besides the calibration obligation, the association also addresses a second issue that is on the agenda both economically and in terms of climate policy: the drive change. Nationwide, about 100,000 taxis are in use, and about a quarter of the fleet is renewed each year. The switch to emission-free vehicles offers significant potential here – for the environment, cities, and also for the domestic industry.
E-taxis need special promotion
The BVTM signals willingness to cooperate: They want to present proposals on how government incentives could be designed to also be effective in the taxi sector – for example, through adapted funding conditions or special programs for high-usage fleets. This could benefit German manufacturers in particular, who still need to gain ground in the segment of electric mass production vehicles for commercial use.
With the letter, the association connects a desire for conversation – constructive, solution-oriented, not overloaded. It is about everyday issues of a trade that many people use daily, but which rarely makes headlines.
The new minister will have to decide where she wants to make her mark in her office. An invitation is now on the table. It is politely phrased – but certainly concrete.
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