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The taxi industry warns of political influence: BVTM demands independence of the minimum wage commission
From the outside, the debate about the independence of the minimum wage commission seems technocratic. A committee that makes adjustment proposals based on economic data and collective bargaining agreements – sounds dry. But behind the scenes, there's turmoil. Especially in areas where every wage increase is directly visible in the balance sheet – for example, in the taxi industry.
The letter from the associations unequivocally states:
"Please maintain the independence of the minimum wage commission and accept the results negotiated by both employers and unions with the assistance of scientific expertise."
In short: The commission is not a political tool, but – as intended – a neutral committee.
BVTM Managing Director Michael Oppermann explains the background:
“We are expressly not against better pay, but we must clearly reject the repeated political interference in the design of our working conditions.”
For the taxi industry, it is about economic reality, not quick fixes: A minimum wage dictated by the debate in Berlin could deprive many businesses in the trade of their economic foundation.
Politics names 15 euros minimum wage as a goal
The criticism is directed against possible political initiatives where – as formulated in the coalition agreement – an hourly wage of 15 euros is always presented as "achievable." However, the Passenger Transport Act clearly assigns responsibility to the commission – including tariff autonomy and scientific support. Oppermann points out:
“We provide a labor-intensive service that cannot be outsourced.”
At the same time, the taxi industry is under considerable pressure from platform providers like Uber or Bolt.
Numerous other sectors have also signed. From the bakery trade to the event industry – involved in the writing are the German Mittelstand Association, the Central Association of the German Bakery Trade, the Federal Association of the Security Industry and others. The joint letter warns:
“Political knee-jerk reactions […] risk jobs and weaken the innovative strength of our country.”
Oppermann clearly emphasizes what the taxi industry lacks: equal competitive conditions.
“They can dictate wages to us, but not simultaneously throw us to the wolves of Uber & Co – a business model based on illegal work and social dumping.”
Without reliable framework conditions, fair wages cannot be paid to one's employees.
The press release continues:
“I am glad that such broad support has been found. Our industry alone can achieve little here, but in solidarity with others […] we are strong.”
The open letter remains a cautionary reminder: politics must stay its course – against political vanity, but in the interest of a stable Mittelstand. That taxi operators and other industry representatives now stand together behind this appeal shows: the current discussion on the minimum wage is more than an abstract number debate. A concerted action is underway, driven by one question: will political objectives override economic reality – or will the commission remain independent?
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