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VSPV continues to lobby in the Bundestag for the legal codification of the Inclusion Taxi.
The Association of Private Commercial Road Passenger Transport in North Rhine-Westphalia (VSPV) continues its political work for the introduction of a statutory entitlement to inclusion taxis. Representatives of the association met this week in the German Bundestag with the Chair of the Committee on Labour and Social Affairs, Bernd Rützel, to explain their proposals for anchoring the inclusion taxi in the Social Code.
Together with the Sozialverband Deutschland (SoVD), the VSPV advocates for enabling people with significant mobility impairments to have barrier-free door-to-door transport as part of social participation. According to the association, the Inclusion Taxi should be integrated into the existing provisions of the Social Code.
Legislative anchoring as a goal
According to the VSPV, the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs generally views the social importance of improved participation positively. The ministry, however, concludes that the inclusion of taxi traffic in the existing system is currently not possible and would thereby give rise to an independent social benefit.
The association regards this assessment as a starting point for further discussions with policymakers and Parliament. The aim is to advocate for a legal solution and to continue the political dialogue.
Information brochure for Members of Parliament
As a basis for the discussions, the VSPV has produced the brochure "VSPV Policy Update – Inclusion Taxi." In it the association describes the gaps in provision as it sees them, as well as possible approaches to solutions for a legal implementation.
At the center is the proposal to include inclusion taxis in the regulations of Social Code IX. The position paper furthermore explains considerations regarding financing through the existing system of fare loss reimbursement, the establishment of a barrier-free vehicle fleet, and digital booking and settlement solutions. In addition, concrete legislative measures are proposed that, from the association's view, could support the expansion of a nationwide offering.
Legislative Anchoring as a Goal
According to the VSPV, the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs generally assesses the societal importance of improved participation positively. The ministry, however, comes to the assessment that inclusion of taxi traffic in the existing system is currently not possible, and as a result an independent social benefit would arise.
The association regards this assessment as a starting point for further discussions with policymakers and Parliament. The aim is to advocate for a statutory solution and to continue the political dialogue.
Information Brochure for MPs
As a basis for the discussions, the VSPV has prepared the brochure "VSPV Politik aktuell – Inclusion Taxi." In it, the association describes the gaps in provision as they see them and possible approaches for a statutory implementation.
At the center is the proposal to include inclusion taxis in the provisions of the Social Code IX. The position paper also explains considerations for financing through the existing system of fare-loss reimbursement, the establishment of an accessible vehicle fleet, as well as digital booking and billing solutions. In addition, concrete legislative measures are proposed that, in the association's view, could support the expansion of a nationwide offering.
Meeting with Bernd Rützel
During the meeting at the Bundestag, the association presented its proposals to SPD Member of the Bundestag Bernd Rützel, who chairs the Committee on Labour and Social Affairs and is also a deputy member of the Committee on Transport. According to the VSPV, Rützel announced that he would first evaluate the presented brochure and then pursue further discussions about possible starting points.
Accompanying the press release is the position paper "VSPV Politik aktuell – Inclusion Taxi," which explains the association's proposals in detail. (Source: VSPV)
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