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“UberTeuert” in Essen: Dispute over minimum fare reaches the next stage
In Essen, rides with Uber are currently significantly more expensive than usual. The company has introduced the "UberTeuert" option, with prices averaging around 50 percent above previous fares. With this campaign, Uber aims to draw attention to the city's plans to introduce a minimum fare for private-hire vehicle rides.
Dispute over minimum fare
The city of Essen and taxi companies are advocating a price floor. They argue that this is the only way to safeguard the economic basis for taxis. Uber opposes the move and is using the higher prices to highlight potential effects for customers. Whether fares would actually rise to this extent if the minimum fare is introduced remains unclear. What is certain, however, is that costs will be higher in the future.
Political decision in September
The transport committee of the city of Essen addressed the issue yesterday, on September 11. A final decision on the minimum fare is to be made by the council at the end of the month. In parallel, an adjustment of taxi fares is also up for a vote. In future, taxi companies are to offer their passengers the option of viewing fixed prices in advance.
Impact on passenger behavior
Uber’s current protest action has so far not led to a noticeable increase in taxi passengers. According to Radio Essen, a spot check found that taxi ridership is more subject to seasonal fluctuations. For example, more people use the service after vacation periods. Bad weather, such as the persistent rain on September 9, also typically leads to more taxi rides.
Outlook
According to Uber, the increased prices are only intended to be temporary. By the end of the week, customers should be able to return to the usual options.
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