VSPV strengthens its presence in Berlin: Meinhardt leads the capital office.

The decision was made on December 11, 2025. According to the VSPV, Meinhardt is to represent the industry's interests directly in Berlin. The association is responding to the upcoming turning points in the Passenger Transport Act (PBefG), which are expected this year. Sascha Waltemate, Managing Director of the VSPV, describes the strengthening as strategically necessary:

“It would be negligent in a year in which the course is being set for the next PBefG amendment not to have maximum presence in Berlin.”

Meinhardt has close contacts with the Bundestag, ministries and the associations. In recent years he has been visible nationwide in senior positions, most recently in positions that attracted broad attention in the trade press. For many entrepreneurs, he is regarded as one of the best-known voices of the industry.

The association chairs also commented on the personnel decision: Jörg Füchtenschnieder (1st Chairman) emphasizes:

“We are bringing Mr. Taxi on board as our man in Berlin. There is nothing more to say.”

His deputy, Rainer Nee, adds:

“We are very glad that we were able to recruit Patrick Meinhardt for our association.”

Meinhardt himself says:

“I look forward to the task and am eager to continue representing the important industry topics in Berlin.”