North Rhine-Westphalia leaders unite to reform taxi industry regulations
A significant gathering took place recently, bringing together key figures to discuss the future of taxi services in North Rhine-Westphalia. The event, hosted by 'unternehmer nrw', saw the attendance of Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Karl-Josef Laumann, six state secretaries, the Vice-President of the Landtag Christof Rasche, and around 20 members of parliament from various parties. Notable figures from the taxi industry, including the President of 'unternehmer nrw' Arndt G. Kirchhoff and Managing Director Johannes Pöttering, also participated.
The primary objective of the event was to support municipalities and regions in implementing reliable tariff systems for taxi traffic. Representatives from the Association of Public Transport North Rhine (FPN), the Association of Private Road Passenger Transport NRW (VSPV), and the Taxi and Rental Car Association Germany (TMV) exchanged views with political decision-makers. The discussion focused on crucial issues such as unfair competition by platform providers like Uber, social dumping, tax evasion, and the future of public transport taxis and accessible taxis.
One of the key topics was the supply of rural areas and fixed prices, with the associations advocating for a uniform guideline initially for North Rhine-Westphalia and ultimately nationwide. The event also touched on technology-open drives and the need for minimum fares and framework conditions.
The event provided a platform for the taxi industry and political decision-makers to discuss and address the challenges faced by the sector. With the goal of supporting municipalities in implementing reliable tariff systems, the event is expected to have a positive impact on the future of taxi services in North Rhine-Westphalia. The uniform guideline for minimum fares and framework conditions is anticipated to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the taxi industry.
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