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Economic and energy policy

Rising operating costs put the taxi trade under pressure. The reactions of the municipalities in Hesse vary. | Photo: Frank Rumpenhorst/dpa
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Taxi fares in Kassel rise by 30 percent from June 13.

(dpa) Due to rising fuel prices, Kassel raises the price per kilometer to 2.80 euros. Other cities in Hesse are examining adjustments or sticking to stable tariffs.

Rising and highly volatile energy prices pose significant planning risks for transport and logistics companies. | Photo: engin akyurt via Unsplash
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Relief isn't enough: associations are increasing pressure on policymakers.

Despite the tax cut on fuels, industry representatives see unresolved structural problems and demand lasting reforms in energy and levies.

Stock image: Rising fuel prices burden taxi- and rental-car businesses. The industry association is calling for long-term viable solutions. | Photo: AI-generated
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17 cents less per liter – is that enough for the taxi industry?

Germany's Taxi and Rental Car Association welcomes the energy tax cut, but warns of insufficient impact and calls for additional steps in the event of persistently high prices.

At the TMV and Berlin Taxi Trade Guild booth, from left: Mariusz Kramer, treasurer of the Berlin Taxi Trade Guild; Patrick Meinhardt, chief executive of the TMV and board member of the Alliance of Associations; Tino Barth, chairman of the International Economic Council and of the Alliance of Associations, as well as "taxi ambassador"; Leszek Nadolski, chairman of the Berlin Taxi Trade Guild; and Nico Höttges, the TMV’s head of office. | Photo: TMV
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TMV leverages Berlin Economic Summer to deliver clear messages

To mark the industry's 125th anniversary, the association made a joint appearance with the Berlin Taxi Guild. The focus was on the challenges posed by illegal private hire vehicles, as well as the importance of solidarity within the SME sector.

Two months ago, a total of 140 associations and hundreds of companies organized a nationwide economic warning day with around 200 activities in 100 locations and five rallies. | Photo: TMV
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TMV and Action Alliance Economic Warning Day demand relief for medium-sized businesses

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.