human ressources, salaries and employment protection

During a fare-ticket inspection on line 247 in the Murgtal, a female passenger allegedly struck a driver in the face. The company has reported the incident on suspicion of two criminal offenses.

(dpa/lni) Higher wage and operating costs are leading to new tariffs in many places. While some municipalities have already adjusted tariffs, elsewhere further price increases are on the horizon.

After the stop of the 1,000-euro relief premium, the German Taxi and Rental Car Association warns of higher levies for businesses.

A joint initiative by VSPV and the Berlin Chamber of Industry and Commerce aims to close tax and control gaps. In doing so, a model from the Netherlands also comes into focus.

Around 1,000 rental cars withdrew from the platform for 24 hours. Accompanying this, entrepreneurs and drivers gathered at the Greenlight site to discuss the commission rate.

The Federal Association of Taxi and Rental Cars e.V. is expanding its continuing education offering with a new online format. Two dates in April and May 2026 will focus on market opportunities and procurement procedures in school transport.

In the dispute over the reimbursement for non-emergency medical transport, taxi companies and health insurers are moving closer to an agreement. The state association has significantly reduced its demand and proposes a temporary solution until the end of the year.

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.

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.

From IT specializations to office management to business administration – the new talents cover a broad spectrum. Workshops and training make it easier to get started on the job.

The taxi and rental car industry is demanding protection against unfair competition – the federal government refers to ongoing measures. There seems to be consensus on the issue, but there is still significant need for discussion regarding the approach and pace.

Following the unanimous decision to raise the minimum wage, the pressure on small and medium-sized enterprises in passenger transport is increasing. The taxi industry, in particular, feels increasingly threatened in its existence by competition and rising costs.

The Federal Association of Taxi and Rental Cars (BVTM) is going on the offensive. In an open letter to Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, Federal Labor Minister Bärbel Bas, and SPD parliamentary group leader Dr. Matthias Miersch, the association, together with ten other industry representatives, demands that political influence on the minimum wage commission must be refrained from.

(dpa/ots) On May 15, customs officers specifically checked taxi drivers in Leipzig and East Saxony. Several potential minimum wage violations were identified— a blow against unfair working conditions in the industry.

It was not a formal round of negotiations, but an exchange with a handshake quality. When Thomas Kroker, President of the Taxi and Rental Car Association (TMV), and its Chief Executive Officer Patrick Meinhardt were received at the federal headquarters of the German Hotel and Restaurant Association (DeHoGa), the entry was immediately personal. "For me, there is only the taxi," explained DeHoGa head Ingrid Hartges, "other offers are not an option for me at all."

It was not merely a celebration of existence, but also a warning to politics: At their 35th annual general meeting in Erfurt, the Thuringian transport and logistics industry made their voices heard clearly.

In the conference room of the Marriott Hotel in Darmstadt, it is quiet as Herwig Kollar takes the microphone. The president of the Federal Association of Taxi and Rental Cars (BVTM) looks into expectant faces. It is the afternoon of May 6th – the public part of the association meeting has begun. Kollar presents a program that outlines the central challenges facing the industry: federal politics, medical transport, platforms, Europe.

When lobby groups come together, it is nothing unusual. However, when representatives of such diverse sectors as taxi drivers, retailers, hairdressers, and farmers appear with almost identical arguments, it is worth taking a closer look.

The tone is friendly, the message clear: With a letter to Gitta Connemann, CDU member of the Bundestag and future Parliamentary State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Economics, the Taxi and Rental Car Association Germany (TMV) speaks up early. The association congratulates on the new role – and combines the congratulations with clear expectations.

In a joint letter from the Action Alliance Economic Warning Day to the leaders of the Union and the SPD, tax relief for German companies is being demanded. According to TMV, it is about protecting competition and strengthening the economy.

On Friday, March 28, 2025, the Taxi-Funktaxi-Zentrale e.G. in Duisburg is planning a demonstration in front of the town hall. Between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM, the members of the cooperative want to draw attention to what they consider an unfair competitive situation caused by ride service providers like Uber and Bolt and advocate for the introduction of minimum prices.

(dpa/tk) Will there be a significant increase in the statutory minimum wage as early as next year, and what does a minimum wage of 15 euros mean? The consequences could be noticeable for consumers - whether at the hairdresser, in a restaurant, or even during a taxi ride.

(dpa/tk) In the wage dispute of public transportation in MV, the signs continue to point to confrontation. The union wants to increase the pressure with further warning strike days this and next week.

The Taxi and Rental Car Association (TMV) is up in arms against the minimum wage increase to 15 euros proposed by the SPD. According to the TMV, the middle class must absolutely be relieved to avoid the risk of more and more taxi companies having to give up.

All good things come in threes - ÜSTRA is being struck again! The union ver.di has called for a full-day warning strike on March 13, 2025. The renewed strike represents a certain challenge for the taxi industry - but not a problem.

(dpa) Significantly less profit is coming from China, which was once a major source of earnings. In addition, there are restructuring costs. This impacts the earnings. Despite cost-cutting measures, VW is paying its employees a higher bonus.

(dpa) The CEOs of Deutsche Bank, Siemens, and Mercedes-Benz are advocating for an open Germany in a joint call. They are also demanding a completely new economic policy.

The number of apprentices is at its highest level in 20 years, as shown by the statistics of the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BiBB).

(dpa/sn) Saxony is grappling with its image but needs skilled workers from abroad. Shortly before the federal election, the automotive industry is advocating for more open-mindedness.

The Minimum Wage Commission convened for its third term on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. It is the central body responsible for setting the wage floor in Germany. The decisions of the committee also have a direct impact on the taxi industry.

For the first time, the Association of German Transport Companies (VDV) and the trade union ver.di have developed a joint paper outlining a vision for public transport up to 2035. The taxi associations have also formulated their demands.

Fake documents, a quarter million in cash in the freezer, and a safe hastily thrown out the window - the raid against illegal driving services in several federal states almost sounds like fiction.