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Leipzig plans more charging points for taxis: city council paves the way for electric mobility.
The Leipzig City Council discussed in its meeting on October 29 how the city's taxi industry can manage the transition to electric vehicles. At the center was a motion from the Alliance 90/The Greens faction, which calls for expanding the charging infrastructure for taxis.
Greens' motion: Charging infrastructure as the key to the transition
In the Greens' view, the taxi industry is an important part of public transport. Due to the high daily mileage, the switch to electromobility could significantly contribute to reducing CO₂ emissions and air pollutants.
As a central obstacle, the proponents see the currently insufficient charging infrastructure at taxi stands. It was proposed to install charging stations directly at these locations to allow drivers to charge during waiting times.
Examples from other cities
To justify it, the Greens pointed to examples from other cities. In Hamburg, as part of the "Zukunftstaxi" project, fast charging stations were installed at 13 locations specifically for electric taxis. Munich has, since early 2024, been supporting the conversion of the taxi fleet to emission-free vehicles with its own funding program.
Also in Leipzig, the expansion of charging infrastructure should be financially supported through the involvement of the business sector and via funding programs — for example by KfW.
Skepticism of the city administration
The Office for Economic Development expressed itself cautiously in its statement. According to the administration's assessment, constructing charging pillars directly at taxi stands would be uneconomical. These would not be available for private vehicles, which would lead to low utilization. Moreover, charging in taxi dispatch centers or at private locations is cheaper for drivers than at public charging stations.
A special case, according to the administration, could be the construction of fast-charging stations at heavily frequented taxi hotspots such as the main train station. There, it should be examined whether, in the future, with the increasing number of e-taxis, corresponding charging points could be created.
Expansion planned at mobility stations
As an alternative solution, the administration proposes to equip existing mobility stations with additional charging points. These should be available to both the general public and the taxi industry. In addition, the city wants to assist taxi companies in applying for subsidies to build their own charging infrastructure.
Existing charging network and decision
In Leipzig there are currently around 1,300 charging points at about 350 locations. The network is to be further expanded with the growing share of electric vehicles.
The city council ultimately voted on the administration's position. With 42 yes votes, 12 no votes and 4 abstentions, the concept was approved. In cooperation with Leipziger Stadtwerke, the phased expansion of the charging infrastructure at mobility stations is now planned. (Source: Leipziger Zeitung)
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