Rental car industry

In light of growing criticism of precarious working conditions at Uber and Bolt, municipal measures are coming into focus. The Fairwork report shows: Without statutory minimum prices, wage dumping and tax fraud are threatening—at the expense of drivers and competition.

The taxi industry sounds the alarm: Revenues are collapsing while rental car providers operate at low prices. Now the trade demands clear legal regulations, more controls – and an end to competition under unequal conditions.

With its exit from the ride business, Freenow is pursuing a new strategy: Instead of rental cars, digital taxi services will be the focus in the future. There are also political demands for market regulation.

The taxi companies are demanding municipal minimum prices for all ride services. Platform providers like Uber should no longer be allowed to deviate from the regulated market. The federal association warns against unfair practices and calls on cities to take action.

(dpa) The number of applications for new rental cars is skyrocketing – in one case, as many as 300 vehicles. Districts in Brandenburg are facing massive capacity problems and fear an expansion of illegal business practices.

The debate over minimum wages for passenger transportation with rental cars is coming to a head: In Munich, two industries with opposing interests are colliding. The taxi industry is showing its presence with its own actions – in response to a demonstration by rental car providers.

(ots) In the first three months (November 1, 2024 to January 31, 2025) of the new fiscal year 2024/2025 at Sunny Cars, it is now apparent that holiday cars are enjoying great popularity this year.

(dpa) Those who book a rental car rarely drive electrically, especially in typical vacation countries. But there are exceptions, because in the end it also depends on the availability. 

(dpa/bb) The mobility platform Free Now is focusing on the arrangement of taxi rides. Rental car trips can no longer be booked. The company is clearly siding with the taxi industry.