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New Ministry of Transport brings hope for taxis: TMV welcomes separation of Digital and Transport
The Taxi and Rental Car Association of Germany (TMV) did not hold back its criticism of the old ministerial divisions. President Thomas Kroker and Chief Executive Patrick Meinhardt took the first opportunity after the formation of the government to express their joy.
"Germany does not need a ministry that deals three-quarters with digital matters and just a quarter with transportation," the statement reads.
The statement directly targets the previous ministerial structure under Volker Wissing (most recently independent, previously FDP), which was seen by many observers as more of a digital ministry with a transportation backdrop.
In fact, there have been more data highways than real ones in recent years. The infrastructure crumbled, new mobility concepts stalled, and public transport led a sideline existence in the modernization catalog. All the clearer is the industry's hope: An independent Ministry of Transport could now, with the backing of the new Merz government, take up the threads anew – and finally set priorities again.
The coalition agreement between the Union with the FDP and the Germany Alliance mentions a "Modernization Pact for Mobility." This refers to a large-scale investment framework for rail, road, and public transport. The TMV warns: Taxis must not be overlooked. Especially in rural areas, where buses run infrequently and the last train station is far away, taxis could become an indispensable part of public transport – a thought that has long been circulating in the industry under the title "Germany Ticket plus Taxi."
The fact that the new government wants to give more space to the topic of mobility is also met with approval in the press – despite all the skepticism. The "Zeit," for instance, commented that the separation of digital and transport "creates clarity – provided the new ministers do not start again passing responsibilities between departments." The "Frankfurter Allgemeine" sees mainly the "urgent need for action in road construction and rail modernization" and warns against too many side issues.
For the taxi industry, all this means: The opportunity to be perceived more strongly again is there. The framework conditions are being renegotiated. Whether the medium-sized passenger transport industry can capitalize on this will also depend on how loudly and cohesively it articulates its interests. The TMV has made its first move – now the new ministry must deliver.
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