Taxis as part of the mobility transition: BVTM in talks with transport policymaker Victoria Broßart (The Greens)

Beyond pure road traffic, the Federal Association of Taxi and Rental Cars (BVTM) is currently looking ahead. Last Friday, BVTM managing director Michael Oppermann and Floris Cooijmans, Policy Adviser for Governmental Relations & Regulation, met with Member of the Bundestag Victoria Brossart (Alliance 90/The Greens). Brossart is a member of the Transport Committee and is regarded as a key contact for transport policy questions in the Bundestag.

Victoria Broßart (the Greens) is a member of the Transport Committee and is considered the primary point of contact for transport policy issues in the Bundestag. (from left to right: V. Broßart, F. Cooijmans, M. Oppermann)| Photo: BVTM
Victoria Broßart (the Greens) is a member of the Transport Committee and is considered the primary point of contact for transport policy issues in the Bundestag. (from left to right: V. Broßart, F. Cooijmans, M. Oppermann)| Photo: BVTM

At the heart of the discussion was the better integration of taxis into public transport (ÖPNV).

“Taxis are an indispensable part of the mobility chain. To fully harness their potential, we must optimize the interfaces with the ÖPNV,” said Oppermann.

As an example, he cited the so-called ÖPNV taxi, in particular the flagship project in the Freudenstadt district. There, taxis are deliberately used as a supplement to traditional local transport and improve accessibility in rural areas.

“Projects like these show that taxis can play a key role in the mobility transition,” added Oppermann.

Paths to a connected local public transport

In addition to integration into public transport, the topics of e-mobility and digitalization were also discussed. Broßart emphasized the need for clear political framework conditions in order to give taxi companies planning certainty for investments in electric vehicles. This is intended to strengthen a more modern and environmentally friendly mobility that is oriented toward both urban and rural needs.

The BVTM sees in the dialogue with policymakers a basis for the future direction of the taxi trade.

“We look forward to continued cooperation to ensure the interests of our industry are heard in Berlin,” said Cooijmans.

With regard to the transport transition, it becomes clear that taxis can be more than an on-demand transport service: They can bridge between bus, rail and individual traffic.

 

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