Transport policy and digital infrastructure

The Taxi and Rental Car Association (TMV) introduces key industry topics into political discussions. The association discussed with the CDU and SPD about reducing bureaucracy, barrier-free mobility, and expanding public transport taxis, especially with regard to rural areas.

The German Taxi and Rental Car Association (BVTM) welcomes the swift agreement of CDU, CSU, and SPD on a coalition agreement. The association sees positive signals in e-mobility, calls for improvements in public transport taxis, and urges renewed attention to the PBefG.

A car that has been idling for a long time doesn't necessarily need a new engine. Sometimes it's enough to change the driver – or get rid of the passenger. In political Berlin, the Ministry for Digital and Transport was such a misappointment for a long time: a technocratic hybrid with too many tasks and too little direction. Now it has been decoupled, and relief is spreading in the passenger transport industry.

The separation of the Digital and Transport Ministry - in other words, the decision to make two independent ministries out of it - is more than just an organizational measure for the taxi industry.

(dpa/lsw) - The toll for drivers on highways has already failed once. It cost more than 240 million euros. Nevertheless, the District Council is making a new attempt in light of the exploratory talks.

(dpa) The European automotive industry is under pressure, and politics wants to help. EU Commission President von der Leyen now says where the journey should go.

The Taxi and Rental Car Association (TMV) is relying on the new government and emphasizes the desire for cooperation. According to TMV, urgent issues in infrastructure, economy, and administration must be addressed in the new legislative period.

(dpa/lni) Are electric cars retreating or are they the future? This question also occupies many VW employees in Emden. Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz provides a clear answer to this during a visit to East Frisia.

(dpa) 3,000 euros for hunting associations are causing a stir in connection with the Northvolt settlement. Were community representatives therefore biased when they cleared the way for the construction of the factory?

The ACV Transportation Transition Paper is now available as an interactive digital brochure on the ACV website.

There is currently much speculation behind the scenes in Berlin about the First Parliamentary Secretary of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, Thorsten Frei. The right-hand man of the Union's parliamentary group leader, Friedrich Merz, took time for a meeting with the TMV Chief Executive Patrick Meinhardt in the German Bundestag ahead of the election.

(dpa) Traffic often gets congested on the Paris ring road, and environmental pollution is high. Now a lane is being reserved for carpooling during rush hour. What is this supposed to achieve?

As part of the third Conference on Transportation Science, a topic that has often been neglected in research was discussed: "Mobility in rural areas". Unfortunately, the topic of public transport taxis was left out of the discussion.

Due to the current rescheduling in the German Bundestag regarding the Union's migration proposals, the timetable is changing. TMV-direkt with Carsten Müller will take place one week later.

The two politicians have been advocating for the taxi industry for years - whether it's about fare corridors, minimum prices, or the fight against Uber & Co. The taxi and rental car association has now honored the special commitment of Schopf and Donth. 

The Federal Association of Taxi and Rental Cars was able to secure three high-ranking federal politicians for the digital panel discussion before the election: Michael Donth (CDU), Nyke Slawik (Greens), and Mathias Stein (SPD). In the 60-minute discussion in the format "Taxi Politics Live," they debated with association president Herwig Kollar and answered questions from the taxi audience.

The Taxi and Rental Car Association announces the next dates for its online event TMVdirekt. During these events, participants have the opportunity to ask questions to transport politicians from the SPD, FDP, and the Union.

(dpa) This year, more electric cars could hit the road in Germany than in 2024, believes the ADAC. Reliable political framework conditions are important. Expert Dudenhöffer agrees.

The campaign for the federal elections is underway, and the Taxi and Rental Car Association of Germany e. V. (TMV) is taking the opportunity to once again promote dialogue between the industry and prominent transport politicians.

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(dpa) Actually, the remote-controlled cars of the Berlin start-up Vay were primarily supposed to drive in Hamburg. However, due to better conditions, the rental cars are mainly operating in Las Vegas.