Cab driver

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.

In the night at 2:45 a.m., there was an incident involving a taxi on Kanalstraße. An unknown woman allegedly damaged a vehicle and lightly injured a 59-year-old passenger. The police are seeking witnesses.

(dpa) A four-person group in Oldenburg commits a whole series of offenses. Their nighttime chaos ride begins with a theft - and ends with a total loss.

(dpa) A long drive through two federal states ended without payment. The driver reacted immediately, pursued the 48-year-old man and handed him over to the police. Now an investigation is underway into fraud.

A. Muhammad never wanted to be a hero. But his intervention stopped the attacker in the pedestrian zone. On the anniversary, his story reminds us how important seconds and courage can be.

Police investigations led to the arrest of a driver who is alleged to have sold cocaine and to have carried out passenger transports without the required equipment. The investigation is ongoing.

An armed attack on a driver in Solingen leads to a joint manhunt by the authorities in Wuppertal and the Mettmann district.

An international taxi assignment ended for a driver with substantial losses. The case highlights the risks of rides without secured payment.

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.

250 taxi companies with 6,000 employees are struggling with losses. Social insurance fraud running into the millions and the lack of minimum fares are exacerbating the situation. The industry is calling for the same rules for all providers.

In Zagreb, reports are mounting of exorbitant fare demands by taxi drivers. Tourists are paying far more than usual, while drivers remain unpunished. The reason: Croatia has no uniform regulations for fares.

A new pre-payment feature in the taxi apps Taxi Berlin and taxi.eu promises an optimized user experience for passengers and drivers. Without a payment process at the destination, passengers can simply get out - without any cash.

The taxi industry in Munich is sounding the alarm: The city is suspending promised protective measures against price dumping. Instead of clear rules, a new review order follows, leading to protests at Marienplatz.

Shortly before the planned city council decision, the SPD faction unexpectedly pulls the emergency brake – much to the annoyance of taxi companies. Instead of clear rules for all transport services, Munich is now opting for individual agreements with rental car providers.

After protests and international pressure, the mayor is relenting: Discussions with taxi and ride-service providers brought no solution. Now the city council is to take action – a minimum price for ride services is approaching.

Female night taxis are an effective measure to increase safety in night traffic. In various German cities, the service is continuously being expanded to provide women with a safe way home during the late hours.

Car rental companies announce protests as the city aims to stabilize the taxi market. The dispute over fair prices is escalating – and could change the entire industry.

Women in Dortmund can now take advantage of a new nighttime mobility offer: With an 8-euro voucher, the taxi ride is cheaper—under certain conditions. The project will run until the end of 2026 and aims to provide more safety on the way home.

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.

Health insurance billing, a lack of drivers, and platform providers like Uber are putting pressure on the traditional taxi industry. A visit to Roxheim shows how rural providers are fighting back – and what political solutions are now needed.

France's taxi drivers are making a strong statement: With massive protests, they are demanding not only better compensation for medical transports but also stricter regulations for Uber & Co. Further actions are already being planned across the country.

(dpa/lnw) They operate at a lower cost, often coming from other cities and without tariff commitments: rental car platforms pose significant challenges to the taxi industry. In Essen, resistance is growing – with clear demands.