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Power struggle at Taxi München eG – Conflicts of interest and resignation in the supervisory board
The dispute revolves around the question of whether leading members of the cooperative are also allowed to cooperate with platform providers like Uber and Bolt.
The conflict originated from a circular letter that the board members Thomas Kroker and Patrick Nothhaft sent to the members of the cooperative and also published as a press release. In it, they criticized three members of the supervisory board - including the chairman Sezai Curuk - for arranging their taxis through the ride-hailing platforms Uber and Bolt in addition to the traditional taxi business.
According to the board members, this business model contradicts the principles of Taxi München eG. The cooperative sees itself as a counterweight to digital platform operators who put pressure on the traditional taxi market with low prices and flexible brokerage models. While the cooperative defends itself against their influence, the affected supervisory board members acted in a dual role: On the one hand, they had insight into internal processes and strategic considerations of Taxi München eG as a control body, and on the other hand, they operated a business model through their cooperation with the platforms, which directly competed with the cooperative.
Fierce Resistance from the Affected Entrepreneurs
The criticized entrepreneurs sharply rejected the allegations. They argued that their cooperation with Uber and Bolt was an economic necessity to cushion the ongoing decline in taxi orders in Munich. Due to rising costs and increasing competition, it is essential for many multi-car business owners to tap into additional sources of income. Furthermore, they accused the board of acting without an official board resolution. They were particularly critical of the fact that their names were mentioned in the public statement. This, they argued, constituted a violation of data protection regulations.
Escalation in the Supervisory Board
Within the supervisory board, the conflict escalated further. In a meeting, the committee decided to withdraw certain powers from board members Kroker and Nothhaft. The aim of this measure is to regain control over the cooperative's internal processes and prevent an escalation of the dispute. However, this decision was not supported by all the members of the supervisory board. At least two of them stated that they were only informed about the decision afterwards. One of them drew consequences from this and resigned from his position at the beginning of the week.
Resignation of a Supervisory Board Member
In his resignation letter, the departing supervisory board member criticized the internal working methods of the committee. There are significant deficiencies in documentation, procedural errors, and violations of legal requirements. Especially problematic was the incomplete and erroneous recording of meeting minutes. He also criticized that important decisions – including the resolution of March 25, 2025, which limited the executive board's powers – were not properly made.
Impact on the Future of the Cooperative
The debate about cooperation with platform providers is not only being held in Munich. In other German cities as well, taxi associations and entrepreneurs are struggling with how to handle the growing competition. The case of Taxi München eG makes it clear that clear guidelines and transparent communication within the cooperative are essential to avoid internal tensions.
Whether the situation in Munich calms down or escalates further remains to be seen. What is certain is that Taxi München eG is in the midst of a power struggle that could have implications for the industry far beyond the current dispute.
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