Michael Müller dies: Taxi industry mourns long-serving association chief
Michael Müller, former president of the Federal Association of Taxi and Rental Cars e.V. (BVTM), died at the age of 68 after a long, serious illness. Over several decades, he shaped the German taxi and rental-car industry in various roles.
Commitment since the beginnings in the GVN
His professional commitment to the industry began with the young entrepreneurs in the Gesamtverband Verkehrsgewerbe Niedersachsen (GVN). From there his path led him through numerous posts to the top of the then Federal Association of the Taxi and Rental-Car Trade, which at that time operated under the name BZP.
Changes in the Federal Association
During his tenure, Müller set important organizational and strategic accents. He initiated the renaming of the Federal Association from the BZP to the BVTM. With this, he aimed to underline the modernization of the association and the cohesion within the industry.
Public appearances and political work
Müller was known for his direct demeanor and his commitment to political advocacy on behalf of the industry. A publicly notable appearance was his meeting with the then Federal Minister of Transport, Andreas Scheuer. With the so-called "Scheuerwehrtour," Müller traveled across Germany for several weeks to represent the concerns of the trade on site.
Technical networking as a future project
Among his initiatives was also the introduction of the so-called "BZP Interface." The aim of this project was to network various industry-owned taxi apps with one another in order to improve technical exchange and service in the taxi trade.
Role at TMV
After leaving the BVTM, Müller moved to the Taxi and Rental Car Association of Germany (TMV), where he initially served as president and later as honorary president.
Mourning a defining personality
With the death of Michael Müller, the German taxi and rental car industry loses a defining voice and long-standing leader. The Federal Taxi and Rental Car Association e.V., the TMV, colleagues from the industry as well as the editors of taxi heute honor his commitment and extend their condolences to his family.
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