Taxi industry mobilizes on July 2nd – BVTM presents banners, stickers, and posters for the demonstration.

Since the amendment of the Passenger Transport Act in 2021, cities can set municipal minimum prices for rental cars. While taxi companies are required to operate by tariff, services like Uber act largely freely – which leads to a dumping competition at the expense of the drivers. The only consequence: massive price pressure and precarious working conditions.

"The cities that are permeated by Uber are now called upon to introduce minimum prices – in order to finally put a stop to social dumping and undeclared work," explains BVTM Managing Director Michael Oppermann.

Where and how?

It is planned to demonstratively show presence in numerous major cities - including Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt, and other metropolises. The association will announce more details about the timing and procedure in the coming weeks – also through the new WhatsApp channel "TAXI TICKER".

The day of action combines rallies with symbolic vehicle parades. The BVTM recommends local organizers to set up stages, arrange sound levels for speeches, and position the taxis as silent supporters behind the stage. The main focus is on a clear message: minimum prices and fair conditions.

Why the Day Will Make an Impact!

It would be the first coordinated action at the federal level in over five years. Back then—supported by similar demonstrations—the association succeeded in enshrining the minimum price regulation into law. Now, the day of action is intended to pressure cities and municipalities to finally become active.

At its core, it is about long-term prospects for taxi companies. The ongoing expansion of platform services, which often operate without price binding, undermines the income of many taxi operators—especially in rural areas and on the outskirts of public transport zones. The effort is directed against a system competition where rules for existential balance are lacking.