TMV: Berlin Nationwide Pioneer for Fair Competition in the Taxi Industry

Berlin has taken on a nationwide pioneering role in securing the future of the taxi and rental car industry, declared Thomas Kroker, President of the Taxi and Rental Car Association Germany (TMV). They welcome the fact that CDU and SPD in the Berlin House of Representatives have jointly set the course for fair competition on the streets of the capital.

 

Together for fair competition. The TMV demands that minimum prices must now be introduced in Berlin. | Photo: TMV
Together for fair competition. The TMV demands that minimum prices must now be introduced in Berlin. | Photo: TMV

The adopted set of measures will prove to be a sharp sword, TMV Managing Director Patrick Meinhardt is certain. "The strengthened LABO team can finally control Uber and others in Berlin effectively and sustainably."

"This is a milestone with a signaling effect for other state parliaments. The next step now must be the introduction of the minimum tariff," added Kroker. "This is urgently needed to protect honest taxi and rental car businesses, their drivers, and passengers from unscrupulous, sometimes criminal competition."

According to Meinhardt, other important components include a digital, publicly accessible register of all licensed taxis and rental cars, targeted raids against illegal work, and the installation of distance meters with fiscal recording in rental cars.

Furthermore, a thorough examination must be mandatory before each concession is granted, Meinhardt further stated.

"The honest taxi and rental car industry in Germany now expects other federal states to follow Berlin's example."

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