Taxi business in Greven: The challenges of the new operators

Taxi business in Greven: The challenges of the new operators

In the Greven region, a change took place in the taxi industry in April when the over 80-year-old taxi service company was taken over by City Taxi Greven. The new operators, Hasan Akdag, Cem Akdag and Sven Senghove, have now completed a year in which they have established themselves on the market. According to Cem Akdag, there were “unexpectedly few” challenges. Despite this positive development, the taxi industry is faced with considerable difficulties that must be overcome in order to remain competitive in the future. wn.de reports that customers have now gotten used to the new operators and the company has to assert itself in an intensely competitive environment.

A key challenge for the industry is the new mobility concepts, which are becoming increasingly popular. Providers such as Uber, Bolt and Free Now are giving traditional taxi companies a hard time by offering cheaper prices and more flexible offers. The new players offer consumers a more convenient way to get around, putting pressure on taxi services to rethink their pricing models. aitaxi.de notes that the strict regulations for taxi companies, such as regulated tariffs and the need for expensive licenses, further complicate the situation.

The challenges of digitalization

Digitalization has revolutionized the way people book taxis. Many passengers now expect the ability to order their taxi via an app. While some taxi companies have already introduced their own apps, the industry is faced with the challenge of keeping up with digital competition. At this point, providers have to adapt so as not to fall behind in the race for passengers.

Another aspect that should not go unmentioned is the growing importance of electromobility. More and more cities are relying on environmentally friendly means of transport. To remain competitive, taxi companies must invest in new electric vehicles, which incurs additional costs. aitaxi.de emphasizes that politics is also required to make the conditions of competition fairer and more stable.

A look into the future

In a broader context, autonomous driving technology is on the rise. Providers such as Waymo and AutoX are conducting intensive research into self-driving vehicles. There are already the first model projects in Germany, with the current focus being on small autonomous buses. In Hamburg, experiments will be carried out with converted VW ID.Buzz from 2025 in order to make local public transport more flexible and individual. taxi-heute.de reports that the Senator for Transport in Hamburg, Anjes Tjarks, sees autonomous ridepooling as an important part of future public transport.

The taxi industry is at a turning point. The new challenges and technologies bring with them both risks and opportunities. It remains to be seen how providers will adapt and what role they will play in urban mobility of the future. One thing is clear: in order to survive on the market, not only the innovative strength of companies is required, but also greater support from politicians and consumers.