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Maintaining Networks, Avoiding Bureaucracy: TMV in Conversation with SPD Politician Stefan Zierke
Without sustainable networks, nothing functions among the associations—especially not in contact with the Bundestag, explains Meinhardt. The occasion for this statement was a conversation with the SPD Bundestag member Stefan Zierke, the new contact person for his faction concerning the Passenger Transport Act.
Zierke takes over the role from Martin Kröber, who wants to focus on the topics of public transport and inclusion in the future—and who also remains connected to the TMV. For Meinhardt, the new appointment is an opportunity. Zierke brings several qualifications that could be helpful for the association: Local roots in Prenzlau and the Uckermark, political experience as a State Secretary in the Family Ministry under Franziska Giffey—and an understanding of association work from his role as President of the Federal Association of the Camping Industry.
"That he is also the tourism policy spokesman for the SPD parliamentary group is strategically not unwise," says Meinhardt.
Because taxi transport, according to the logic, is closely linked to tourism in many places – especially in regions where traditional public transport is reaching its limits.
The central point of the meeting was to establish a regular exchange. Zierke himself emphasized that for him, the taxi is "part of public transport" and should be considered accordingly in the planned expansion of local transport. Meinhardt presented the member of parliament with the TMV position paper on public transport taxis – including the demand to supplement the Germany ticket with a taxi component in future.
"True mobility justice in rural areas only works with taxis," emphasizes Meinhardt.
Inclusion Taxi and "Contentious Issue" Brief Expertise
On the topic of inclusion, both sides quickly found a common language. Zierke was open to the joint concept of TMV and the Social Association of Germany (SoVD) for the inclusion taxi. Meinhardt announced that he would deepen the conversation together with the SoVD president and suggested a specialist event in the Bundestag.
There was also agreement on the contentious issue of platform economy. Minimum tariffs for Uber & Co need to be legally better backed, said Meinhardt. The districts need clear guidelines here to be able to utilize their leeway.
In conclusion, Meinhardt asked for attention to a topic that has preoccupied the association for months: the so-called brief expertise. Currently, it is at risk of developing into a "bureaucratic monster."
"We must not act rashly here," warned Meinhardt.
It would be better for the Transport Committee to revisit the topic – before the industry is burdened by regulations that are of little practical benefit but cost a lot.
The conversation with Zierke leaves Meinhardt with a positive feeling. Above all, it shows that the TMV does not leave its networking work to chance – but understands it as part of its political strategy. In Berlin, that can't hurt.
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