Taxi drivers in the Nuremberg region are fighting against Uber and Bolt!

Taxi drivers in the Nuremberg region are fighting against Uber and Bolt!

An exciting battle for every passenger hour is currently underway in Nuremberg. Beyond the city limits of Nuremberg, in the Nuremberg region, taxi drivers are raising their concerns: the arrival of ride services such as Uber and Bolt is increasingly putting the industry under pressure. These new entrants not only lead to increased competition, but also raise questions about fairness and values ​​in the transport sector. Taxi drivers express serious concerns about the impact of these services' discount prices on their livelihoods. So reported nn.de about the concerns that taxi drivers have due to aggressive pricing and the push by rental car companies into their market.

The competition never sleeps; There are currently around 500 taxis offering their services in Nuremberg, all of which are part of local public transport. Taxi drivers like Norbert Spitzer from Nuremberg are ready to think about alternative pricing models. The introduction of minimum prices could also help to make the competitive conditions fair, as suggested in a report on the situation. Spitzer explained that he could even live with a fixed price to give everyone the fair conditions they deserve.

Price dumping or efficiency?

Taxi drivers in Germany are protesting loudly br.de against the aggressive pricing of BOLT and similar services. Miran Ali of Mars Holding, the operator of 80 cars for BOLT, firmly rejects these allegations and emphasizes that the prices come from more efficient use of the vehicles. The vehicles receive their passengers via an app that distributes orders quickly and responds dynamically to demand. This ensures that drivers can work more efficiently and waste less time standing around.

An example illustrates the differences: A ride with BOLT from Nuremberg's main market to the airport can cost up to 21.60 euros during rush hour and takes around 25 minutes. In comparison, the same route costs between 22 and 24 euros in a taxi, with taxi operators benefiting from special transit permits and being able to complete a journey in just around 20 minutes.

The future of the taxi industry

The taxi center in Nuremberg, which relies on telephone services, receives up to 10,000 calls on a good day. Despite the competition from apps, she sees herself at a certain advantage because the traditional taxi culture is deeply rooted. Still, questions about pricing and competitiveness remain as the city prepares a report to respond to these challenges. The possibility of a new tariff structure, possibly with fixed prices, could become reality in early summer and thus pave the way for the various services to coexist harmoniously.

The events surrounding Uber and Bolt underscore the profound changes in the mobility industry that are affecting not only local taxi operators, but also commuters in the region. The competitors have turned the market around in a very short time. Whether the taxi drivers can prevail or whether the app providers win the race remains to be seen.