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Signal from Hanover - on the National Taxi Action Day, Patrick Meinhardt speaks plainly
“What kind of economy do we actually want?” Meinhardt asks in the direction of politics.
He immediately provides the answer: a fair one. Not a market where large platform providers undermine competition with dumping prices and dubious business practices. Not a field where illegal employment is part of the business model. In Berlin, according to Meinhardt, 1,700 rental cars were recently found with serious violations. This is no longer an exception, but a system.
“Five bad apples can happen. So can ten. But 1,700? That's intentional.”
Appeal to the Politics
The indignation runs deep. And it is directed not only against the platform operators themselves, but also against a political approach that reacts too hesitantly. That Uber now sponsors the Federal Press Ball, cultural events, and even a gala at Berlin City Hall is a thorn in Meinhardt's side. "It aligns itself with a business model based on exploitation," he exclaims. No tax money should flow to events where such companies appear as sponsors.
Three Concrete Demands
- Nationwide minimum fares for rental cars – not sometime in the future, but now. Since the amendment of the Passenger Transportation Act in 2021, this has been legally possible, but many cities are deterred by lawsuits from providers. A directive from the federal government, according to Meinhardt, could provide clarity and encourage action.
- Stronger controls and more effective law enforcement – customs, tax investigation, and public prosecutors must systematically combat illegal work and tax fraud in the rental car sector.
- A law to strengthen the social market economy – to combat unfair competition and market distortion by global platform providers. The announced bill by the Federal Minister of Finance against illegal work is not enough.
Picture of Resistance
On this day, Hannover is not alone. Taxi companies in Berlin, Stuttgart, Dortmund, Cologne, and other cities are also protesting for fair market conditions. The tone has become harsher – due to growing frustration in the industry. Meinhardt invokes the taxi as part of the social infrastructure. It stands for reliability, legality, and regional rootedness. All of this is at risk if dumping dominates the market.
At the end of the speech, applause erupts, then silence returns. The heat remains. The demands too. And the signal from Hannover is clear: Do not resign. Stand up. Organize.
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