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TMV advocates for the public transport taxi – and declares the "Small Expertise" to be buried.
In the letter, the association expresses its concerns regarding the so-called "Small Expertise" and advocates for its abolition. Additionally, the TMV proposes to better integrate taxis into public transport (ÖPNV).
Criticism of the "Small Expertise"
Since the amendment of the Passenger Transport Act four years ago, there has been confusion about the introduction of the "Small Expertise". The TMV argues that the industry has developed its own training measures during this time, since no viable concept has been presented politically. The lengthy procedure has impaired trust in political decision-makers and is hardly conveyable to the association’s members. The TMV therefore welcomes the fact that the topic is not on the agenda for the current conference of transport ministers, and suggests that all involved associations be included in the decision-making processes at an early stage.
Integration of Taxis into Public Transport and the Germany Ticket
An additional concern of the TMV was the consideration of taxis as a component of public transport. The association introduced the idea of a "Germany Ticket plus Taxi" to enhance mobility offerings, especially in rural areas and during off-peak times. This could be achieved through targeted support for taxi rides.
During the VMK, several resolutions were made concerning public transport:
- Financing the Germany ticket: The states demanded long-term financing of the Germany ticket until 2036. A fifty-fifty cost-sharing between the federal government and the states is planned, with each contributing 1.5 billion euros annually. Regular price adjustments of the ticket are planned to manage the financial burden.
- Infrastructure fund: The ministers discussed setting up an infrastructure fund for the modernization and maintenance of transport infrastructure. Given an estimated need of at least 40 billion euros by 2031 for public transport, they emphasized the necessity of significant investments. The proposal by Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing for such a fund was welcomed.
- Promotion of electromobility: The ministers expressed concern about the stagnant sales of electric vehicles and urged the federal government to develop a sustainable support model for electromobility. This is crucial to achieve climate goals in the transport sector.
Impact on the Taxi Industry
The resolutions of the VMK could also impact the taxi industry. Long-term financing of the Germany ticket and investments in transport infrastructure could promote the integration of taxis into public transport. The proposed promotion of electromobility could also provide incentives for taxi companies to convert their fleets to environmentally friendly drives.
In contrast to the Federal Association of Taxis and Rental Cars, which still believes in the "Small Specialist Knowledge" and urged state transport ministers to implement the taxi driver exam in 2026, the TMV has lost faith in this exam. Indeed, if the "Small Specialist Knowledge" were to come, many questions still seem unresolved.
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