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TMV in conversation with Bavaria's Minister of Economic Affairs Aiwanger
In a detailed discussion at the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Thomas Kroker, President of the Taxi and Rental Car Association Germany (TMV), and Chief Executive Officer Patrick Meinhardt recently met with Deputy Prime Minister and State Minister for Economic Affairs, Hubert Aiwanger. The issue: The situation of the taxi and rental car industry in times of increasing market distortion by international platform providers.
The discussion had a specific reason: Minister Aiwanger wanted to get a personal impression of the challenges facing the industry. Thomas Kroker not only contributed the nationwide perspective as TMV President, but also his role as Chairman of the Bavarian Taxi and Rental Car Companies Association and as a board member of Taxi Munich eG – with a corresponding focus on the Free State.
The tariff corridor must be followed by minimum prices
The focus of the discussion was competition with platform services like Uber. Kroker emphasized that fair competition is increasingly being undermined by existing regulations.
“Only with a well-thought-out combination of tariff corridors for taxis and a binding minimum tariff for rental vehicles can equal conditions be created,” he said.
Munich has been a nationwide leader in tariff corridors - a model that, in his opinion, could also set a precedent for minimum tariffs.
Patrick Meinhardt added perspectives from experiences in other federal states, such as Berlin. There, the problem of illegal rental vehicles is particularly evident. “Consistent controls are needed – by customs, tax investigation, and public prosecutor. However, the authorities must also be equipped with personnel for this,” said Meinhardt. Besides control, it is also about legal orientation aids for municipalities, so that they can base the establishment of minimum tariffs on safe grounds.
Agitation Against the Taxi Industry
Meinhardt criticized organizations that call for demonstrations under the guise of customer representation.
"This is not about consumer interests, but often about targeted agitation against a regulated industry," said Meinhardt.
The social market economy needs clear rules of the game – and actors who adhere to them. Minister Aiwanger was open to the concerns of the industry. He emphasized that the middle class needs support, also in transportation policy:
"As the responsible minister, I have a great interest in creating fair framework conditions."
The proposals to combat illegal work and unfair competition will be thoroughly examined in the department. He acknowledged the association's commitment. For Kroker and Meinhardt, the meeting was an encouraging signal. Both emphasized Bavaria's importance in nationwide initiatives and announced further talks. An alliance with Hubert Aiwanger seems to have been found – now concrete steps are necessary.
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