From the PBefG to public transport: Martin Kröber remains connected to the industry

For four years, Kröber was the key contact for the business community in the SPD parliamentary group's transport working group. As a member of the Bundestag from Saxony-Anhalt—a federal state where urban and rural mobility are closely intertwined—he understood the importance of taxis not only as urban service providers but also as reliable suppliers in sparsely populated regions.

At the end of his time as transport spokesperson, Patrick Meinhardt, CEO of the Taxi and Rental Car Association (TMV), visited Kröber in his Berlin office to thank him for the collaboration. According to Meinhardt, it had been a "personally very pleasant collaboration"—not only because of content-related proximity, but because of the reliability with which differences in matters were respectfully negotiated.

Kröber now responsible for public transport

However, industry representatives do not have to say goodbye entirely. Kröber will assume responsibility for public transport (ÖPNV) immediately, including the "Expansion and Modernization Pact for Local Transport" and the topic of inclusive transport. Topics, therefore, in which the taxi industry has long been involved and wants to participate.

"We have already agreed that there will remain close contact on the topics of inclusive and public transport taxis, just as there was from day one," emphasizes Kröber.