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The Taxi Auto Zentrale Stuttgart is a new member of the Federal Association of Taxi and Rental Cars. With its accession, it strengthens the industry's joint representation and supports efforts to ensure fair competition.

The Saxony-Anhalt state parliament has tasked the state government with examining the causes and consequences of an impending supply shortage in taxi traffic. Within eight weeks, a report should be submitted (Drucksache 8/6562). Only three FDP MPs abstained.

The Association of Private Commercial Road Passenger Transport of North Rhine-Westphalia (VSPV) expands its network in the capital. The state association joins the Association for the Promotion of Competitive Economy (VfW) – a federation of economically oriented actors that has been active for six decades with close ties to the Bundestag and the ministries.

Berlin puts the brakes on. Starting today, the Senate Department for Mobility, Transport, Climate Protection and the Environment no longer awards new taxi concessions. The stop lasts for one year, also covers expansion applications from existing operators, and is based on Section 13(4) of the Passenger Transport Act. Anyone who wants to enter the market will first end up on a waiting list.

After ten weeks, 520520 Leipzig Taxi e.K. reports 10,000 orders via the AI assistant Toby. Taxi.de highlights the fully digitized order intake for the first time.

With charging infrastructure in key cities and new partners, Uber aims to consolidate its position in the growing market for autonomous mobility services in the United States.

The switch to electric vehicles is causing ongoing tensions in Greece. Trade unions point to the lack of charging infrastructure and criticize planned regulations for chauffeur services.

In a coastal town like Glückstadt, one quickly thinks of fish sandwiches and harbor air. But at the „Glückstädter Kreis“ for years the issue has been tangible questions: How can the taxi stay economically viable, visible – and, above all, relevant?

At the annual industry meeting, representatives from more than twenty countries discussed technological developments, legal frameworks, and the common challenges facing the taxi trade.

During the Carnival season, regional taxi companies distribute informational packets on sexual health to late-night passengers on behalf of the public health department. The campaign aims to impart knowledge about sexual health and to promote preventive behavior.

Whoever these days talks about taxi and rental-car policy quickly ends up at the PBefG. The regulatory framework that is meant to bring order to a market that has long since functioned digitally – and yet is still supervised in many places with analog control mechanisms. Exactly there, a 90-minute conversation began, which the Association of Private Commercial Road Passenger Transport of North Rhine-Westphalia (VSPV) held with the Berlin SPD member of parliament Tino Schopf.

The Stuttgart Taxi Association says local taxi companies are endangered by the rapidly growing number of rental cars and insufficient oversight in the Esslingen district. A protest action is intended to draw attention to structural problems and the necessary regulatory measures.

What is changing now with Bahntaxi: digital vouchers, simplified billing, and improved terms for taxi companies in rural regions.

In view of increasing requirements in the conformity assessment of taximeters, associations and PTB are pursuing improvements for the taxi and rental-car industry.

(dpa/tk) The ride-hailing platform Bolt is launching a new offering for women in Berlin. Uber has been gaining experience with this for several months now - and is expanding its offering to additional cities.

In a position paper on the Ministry of Health's draft bill, the Federal Association of Taxi and Rental Cars identifies specific changes needed in non-emergency medical transport, remuneration and bureaucracy.

The city financially supports businesses in purchasing an electric vehicle and thereby aims to assess cost-effectiveness and acceptance.

(dpa) With fresh capital, Waymo is pushing ahead with the expansion of driverless robotaxis, while Tesla is betting on cheaper technology.

Beyond pure road traffic, the Federal Association of Taxi and Rental Cars (BVTM) is currently looking ahead. Last Friday, BVTM managing director Michael Oppermann and Floris Cooijmans, Policy Adviser for Governmental Relations & Regulation, met with Member of the Bundestag Victoria Brossart (Alliance 90/The Greens). Brossart is a member of the Transport Committee and is regarded as a key contact for transport policy questions in the Bundestag.

Barrier-free mobility remains an unresolved problem for millions of people in Germany. While buses and trains are free of charge for people with severe disabilities, this regulation is lacking for taxis – although they, as part of the public local transport, could play a central role in enabling participation in social life.

How taxi dispatch centers can retain customers and drivers is the focus of a free webinar series starting February 2026.

Around 100,000 taxis are on standby on the day of the strike. Why delays are still likely and what passengers should pay attention to.

When a new S-Class arrives, the automotive world holds its breath for a brief moment. The current Mercedes S-Class has been on the market for almost six years already – only now is there an update of the luxury sedan from Stuttgart.

In test rides on the Uber platform, the displayed prices were below the minimum fare in effect in Essen since January. The German Taxi and Hire Car Association supported the local business owners with the documentation.

New Year's reception at Taxi Deutschland e.V.: Politics, minimum prices and rental-car regulation in focus. On January 5, 2025, the traditional New Year's reception of Taxi Deutschland e.V. was held in Berlin. The event brought together representatives from politics, administration, and the taxi industry—a good occasion to acknowledge the constructive cooperation between Berlin's politics and the taxi trade in the federal capital.

The Association of Private Commercial Road Passenger Transport NRW (VSPV) will intensify its political work at the federal level going forward. The association has joined the Alliance of Associations (AdV), a coalition of small- and medium-sized organizations from different sectors that jointly represent their interests to policymakers and public administration.

A control operation in Cologne has once again laid bare a picture that trade associations and authorities have long feared: Uber and comparable platforms are massively circumventing applicable law. In the inspections on January 21 and 22, 2026, according to WDR Lokalzeit, every fourth vehicle was found to be in violation.

The Donnersberg district, whose administrative seat is Kirchheimbolanden, lies in the North Palatinate. The overwhelming part of its area belongs to the North Palatine Uplands. Also in this idyllic region, the cost of living is rising – starting in March the taxi tariffs are to be adjusted.

The new board of the Federal Association for Taxi and Rental Cars (BVTM) aims to recalibrate the industry's advocacy. At a two-day retreat in Kassel, the body set the priorities at the end of January that are to guide its actions in the coming years: non-emergency medical transport services and a stronger embedding of the industry in the societal mobility discourse.

The Taxi platter is considered a typical snack-bar dish from the Ruhr region. It combines fries, currywurst and gyros with tzatziki and sauces.

In the Görlitz district, taxis already play a supplementary role in public transport and bring people specifically to bus and rail services. What began as a pilot project in the Weißwasser area is set to soon cover almost the entire district.

The date is set, the location as well: On June 25 and 26, 2026, the Taxi and Car Rental Association (TMV) invites again to a "Think Tank" in Bamberg. The venue is again the Aufseesianum, a conference house overlooking the city, which in recent years has established itself as a reliable backdrop for debates within the trade.

Insured individuals can plan and book authorization-required medical transports for the first time via smartphone. The pilot phase lasts six months.

(ots/dpa) The German Institute for Service Quality and the news channel ntv have awarded the German App Award 2026. Apps that consumers particularly value were honored. A survey with 23,297 customer ratings determined the winners in 48 categories – and the Taxi Deutschland App was able to convince. But the Uber app was also awarded.

With innovative electric taxis like the XC40 Recharge and EX30, special conditions for association members, and targeted partnerships with the hotel and mobility services industry, Volvo has shown a strong presence in the taxi segment for years. Whether it's free taxi packages or continually optimized models, Volvo remains a partner of the taxi industry.

The PV5 is designed as a mobility tool – positioned between a passenger car and a commercial vehicle. This intermediate role shapes its presence: not as much a transporter as many delivery vans, not as much a passenger car as classic vans. In doing so, Kia is aiming for its own niche, where flexibility is not only promised but actively built in. We tested the passenger variant around Barcelona.

Schiphol Taxi Network, one of the four new taxi licensees at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, is launching a digital taxi service based on Invers' car-sharing technology. Since November 1, 2025, Schiphol Taxi Network has been operating a fleet of 50 vehicles at the airport.

After failed negotiations, pressure on AOK and transport service providers is mounting. The minister warns of the consequences of the strained finances of the funds, but emphasizes that insured persons can continue to be transported – also through other contracting partners.

The Association of Private Commercial Road Passenger Transport in North Rhine-Westphalia (VSPV) is beefing up its personnel in Berlin. Following the appointment of former TMV chief executive Patrick Meinhardt as general authorized signatory and head of the capital office, the association is now expanding its national political network by two more experienced figures. Both had already been active at TMV as well.

In Germany the Federal Police, Customs, the tax investigators and the public prosecutors' offices carried out on January 14 a coordinated large-scale operation against suspected illegal employment in nail studios. The taxi industry is wondering – why isn't the illegal work at Uber & Co. pursued as consistently?

Taxis stepped in across many areas as a replacement service and reliably brought stranded travelers to their destination. Despite isolated contractual violations, the association sees the industry as predominantly compliant with regulations and highlights the drivers' high level of commitment.

Discounts, time-limited credits and financing options are at the center of the current TMV information. The regulations apply to both passenger cars and vans in commercial use.

When Nico Höttges, head of the Taxi and Rental Car Association (TMV), recently visited the Mercedes-Benz dealership in Düsseldorf, they spoke not only about new models or sales figures. The focus was primarily on the relationship between the Stuttgart-based automaker and the taxi industry, which had developed cracks in recent years.

Current data from the telematics specialist Geotab show that modern vehicle batteries can deliver strong performance throughout their entire lifespan – even taking into account more frequent fast charging sessions.

From the taxi stand directly into the limelight: In the new ARD comedy “A Taxi for Two” a female taxi driver is at the center of the story – and that at prime time. The film airs on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 8:15 PM on Das Erste.

State-law fees, different flat-rate charges and clear court rulings: An activated taxi alarm can be expensive even without intent. What sums may be incurred and why prevention is essential for taxi companies.

(dpa/tmn) The flood of new brands and models will not stop in 2026 either. Topic No. 1 remains electric mobility, but there will also be new internal-combustion engines and a few technology trends beyond the drivetrain.

The Association of Private Commercial Road Passenger Transport of North Rhine-Westphalia (VSPV e.V.) is expanding its political presence in the federal capital. Patrick Meinhardt, one of the best-known figures in the taxi and rental-car industry, will from January 1, 2026 serve as General Authorized Representative and head of the newly established capital city office.

The Association of Private Commercial Road Passenger Transport in North Rhine-Westphalia (VSPV e.V.) marks a break at the start of the year in the German taxi-association landscape: The state association has terminated its membership in the Taxi- and Rental Car Association Germany (TMV) and thereby ended the previously customary close cooperation with the nationwide umbrella federation.

Snow slush, road salt, and kicked-up street dirt – in winter a lot of stubborn dirt ends up on the car windshield. Then spray nozzles and wipers are often in constant use. Winter cleaners provide clear visibility here, promising reliable windshield cleaning even at subzero temperatures with only a few wipe intervals. But do these cleaners really deliver a clear view without streaking on the glass?

The transition to electric propulsion is regarded in the taxi and rental-car industry as a necessary but complex step. Charging infrastructure, billing systems, and operating processes must fit together for electromobility to function in everyday life. Against this backdrop, the Bundesverband Taxi und Mietwagen (BVTM) has formed a new partnership: The Aachen-based IT service provider SMART/LAB now belongs to the circle of association partners.

The proverbial look beyond the plate can lead to interesting discoveries, whether trends, innovations, solutions to problems, or current developments that can also provide impulses here, or simply to peer over the shoulders of foreign colleagues: a snapshot or press roundup of the Greek taxi industry.

Frankfurt's taxi representatives rely on minimum fares and criticize unequal competitive conditions. At the same time they provide political guidance for the 2026 election and point to the taxi industry's electoral potential.

A few weeks ago, BMW announced that from 2028 the X5 would be built as a production model with a fuel cell. Together with Toyota, the company is developing a fuel-cell system for future vehicles. The goal is to meet the mobility needs of diverse customer groups worldwide – alongside battery-electric cars, the fuel cell should serve as a complement, especially where BEVs reach their limits.

In the discussion about the costs of ambulance deployments, the Federal Association of Taxi and Rental Cars (BVTM) proposes a round table "Medical Trips NRW". Solutions for the benefit of patients are urgently needed—and also possible, according to the association.

Berlin in Advent, a taxi stand, two heavy suitcases. Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg recently described this scene on LinkedIn, and it reads like a small parable about service in urban space. An elderly lady, a driver who stays seated, doors that can only be opened electronically, and at the end a suitcase on the asphalt. It is an episode that sticks with you because it touches a discomfort that many know: the feeling that something in everyday life is shifting.

The electrification of the taxi industry is often framed as a political objective. How it works in everyday life remains a challenge for many taxi operators. In Berlin, a research project of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) is to help analyze the situation.

The Munich KVR will henceforth directly link permits for taxis and rental cars to tax requirements. New documentation requirements, transitional periods, and potential signaling effects for the entire state of Bavaria significantly alter the framework conditions for entrepreneurs.