TMV demands 'Deutschland-Ticket Plus' with ÖPNV-Taxi

Stock image: In rural areas, outside peak hours, bus and train connections are often lacking. | Photo: AI-generated
Stock image: In rural areas, outside peak hours, bus and train connections are often lacking. | Photo: AI-generated

A stronger tariff-based integration of taxis could, according to the association, close gaps in coverage in the evenings and on holidays and stabilize mobility in rural areas.

The Conference of Transport Ministers, according to the Taxi and Rental Car Association Germany e. V., at its meeting on March 25 and 26 in Lindau, did not decide on a stronger integration of the ÖPNV-taxis into the Deutschlandticket. The association expresses disappointment with the results and sees a missed opportunity to anchor taxis as a supplementary element in public transport.

Potential in rural areas

The basis of the demand is a position paper from the association from the previous year. It outlines the deployment possibilities of an ÖPNV-Taxi (public-transport taxi), especially in rural areas. In the association's view, the Deutschland-Ticket alone is not sufficient to guarantee mobility nationwide. In many regions, buses and trains do not operate in the evenings, at night or on Sundays and holidays. In such time windows there is no reliable connection despite the available ticket.

Tariff integration proposed

The association advocates for a stronger tariff-based integration of the taxi as an equal component of the mobility chain. A model "Deutschland-Ticket plus", which includes an ÖPNV-Taxi, is conceivable. This could close service gaps and complement existing transport offerings.

As further arguments, the association cites, among other things, the possible forgoing of costly barrier-free upgrades at stops. It also points to a shortage of personnel in bus and rail traffic, which already today leads to reduced timetables. A stronger integration of taxis could help stabilize the situation.

Financing through regionalization funds

The financing of a corresponding integration should, according to the association's view, be carried out through regionalization funds. The aim must be to permanently ensure the mobility of the population in rural areas. Otherwise, there would be further out-migration, structural disadvantages for entire regions, and job losses.

The association signals that it will contribute its professional expertise to further political consultations. (Source: TMV – Taxi and Rental Car Association Germany e.V.)

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