Public transport taxi, minimum prices, expertise: Association starts talks with ministry

The Federal Association uses the first meeting with Transport Minister Schnieder to present key industry demands – from flexible mobility in rural areas to more precise regulations for municipalities and driver qualifications.

Michael Oppermann, Managing Director of the Federal Association of Taxi and Rental Cars (left), in conversation with Federal Minister of Transport Volker Schnieder (right) at the inaugural meeting in Berlin. | Photo: Federal Association of Taxi and Rental Cars e.V.
Michael Oppermann, Managing Director of the Federal Association of Taxi and Rental Cars (left), in conversation with Federal Minister of Transport Volker Schnieder (right) at the inaugural meeting in Berlin. | Photo: Federal Association of Taxi and Rental Cars e.V.
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Federal Transport Minister Volker Schnieder welcomed representatives of the Federal Association of Taxis and Rental Cars for an initial meeting on Friday. The meeting was also attended by industry representatives from the bicycle, car-sharing, micromobility, and driving school sectors. The association was represented by its President Herwig Kollar and Managing Director Michael Oppermann.

Herwig Kollar, President of the Association, was satisfied after the meeting:

“The Minister was open and receptive, and he was fully aware of the importance of our industry. Getting to know each other was a good start, which we will build on in the coming months and years.”

Focus of the discussions

The exchange focused on three central topics: improving mobility provision in rural areas, simplifying the application of the Passenger Transportation Act (PBefG) for municipalities, and the so-called minor expertise examination. The association specifically presented the concept of public transport taxis, which aims to expand the mobility offering in less densely populated regions while simultaneously reducing costs in public transport.

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Discussion on the Passenger Transportation Act

The federal association pointed out to the minister that there is a need for action in the application of the PBefG by the municipalities, particularly with regard to the setting of minimum prices. The Federal Ministry of Transport agreed to hold in-depth, specialized discussions on this topic as well as on the minor professional qualification examination.

Evaluation and Outlook

During the conversation, the minister referred to the upcoming evaluation of the PBefG and did not rule out possible adjustments. The meeting in Berlin was considered by both sides as the start of more intensive cooperation. The federal association announced that it would continue the dialogue with the ministry's specialist departments in the coming months. Michael Oppermann concluded by saying:

“We will now intensify the good dialogue with the specialist departments. There is a lot of joint work ahead of us, but that doesn't deter us. Let's tackle it!”

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