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Future of Taxis: Federal Association Discusses at UITP Summit in Hamburg
At the UITP Global Public Transport Summit, the world's largest trade fair for public transport, the taxi industry was also in focus this year. The event took place the previous day in Hamburg and brought together representatives from transport policy, administration, and the mobility industry.
Federal Association Discusses the Future of Taxis
Michael Oppermann, Managing Director of the Federal Association of Taxi and Rental Cars, participated in a panel discussion titled “Rethinking taxis in the public transport landscape: New On-Demand Services & Robotaxis”. The discussion focused on the role of taxis in the future mobility mix and their potential integration into public transportation services.
Focus on Cooperation and Infrastructure
The discussion emphasized the importance of close cooperation between administration, politics, and business. Hamburg was mentioned as an example, as it is particularly committed to the necessary charging infrastructure for electrically powered taxis—a central aspect of the transition in the business sector.
Autonomous Driving as a Controversial Topic
A central topic of the panel was autonomous driving. The discussion participants agreed that robo taxis will be part of the public transport system in the future. However, there was disagreement about their exact role. While some voices predicted a displacement of traditional taxis, others stressed that there would still be a demand for rides with human drivers. Especially in areas like medical trips or supporting mobility-impaired persons, industry representatives still see clear advantages of drivers over autonomous systems.
“There will always be people who do not want to be driven by a robot but by a human, and that is what the taxi is, mobility from human to human,” said Oppermann Michael Oppermann, managing director of the Federal Association of Taxi and Rental Car.
Growing Importance of the Taxi Industry
The prominent placement of the taxi topic at the UITP Summit is viewed by industry observers as an indication of the increasing integration of the industry in discussions surrounding public transportation. The taxi industry, long considered rather marginal, is thus increasingly attracting the interest of politics, administration, and transportation companies.
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