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Essen: Taxi drivers take to the streets – Protest against Uber and dumping prices
About 140 taxi drivers drew attention to their economic situation with a demonstration in downtown Essen on Wednesday. Approximately 110 taxis participated in the protest march under the motto "Stop Social Dumping – Minimum Prices Now." The participants demanded stricter regulations for rental car companies like Uber and Bolt. Due to the action, a central street near the town hall had to be temporarily closed.
Criticism of Unequal Competitive Conditions According to the Taxi-Essen association, the number of rental car trips by app-based providers in the city has increased significantly. These often offer their services 30 to 40 percent cheaper than the officially established taxi rates. As a result, taxi drivers are increasingly under economic pressure.
The association calls for minimum rates to be introduced for rental cars as well and to limit their numbers. Currently, the prices of these providers are not regulated. They are based on fixed prices set by the platforms, which can vary greatly depending on demand – such as during major events or trade fairs.
Different Legal Requirements
In contrast to car rental companies, the taxi industry is subject to numerous legal regulations. These include tariff-fixed prices, paying local taxes, as well as compliance with the minimum wage. Rental car drivers are not bound by these requirements to the same extent, according to the criticism of the taxi association.
Decline in Licenses and Income
In Essen, currently only about 420 out of a possible 620 taxi licenses have been issued. Many entrepreneurs have consequently withdrawn from the industry due to the strained economic situation. According to the Taxi-Essen association, the income of many drivers has decreased by around 30 percent in the past one to two years.
As an additional burden, the demonstrators view the increasing presence of non-local rental car drivers, who are particularly active during trade fair times in Essen. The taxi industry is therefore calling for political measures to create fair competitive conditions.
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