BER: Why Berlin taxi drivers and guests feel like two-class ones!

BER: Why Berlin taxi drivers and guests feel like two-class ones!

Dahme-Spreewald, Deutschland - in Berlin is currently a nuisance that affects both taxi drivers and passengers. The new Berlin Brandenburg (BER) Airport proves to be unfriendly for the citizens of the capital, such as Berliner Newspaper reported. In particular, the regulation that only taxis from the Dahme-Spreewald (LDS) district can accommodate passengers at the airport ensures frustration. Berliner Taxis, however, need a special permit to become active on BER, which makes many cheaper short -haul trips difficult.

For the Berliners, who only want to be transported short distances like to Rudow, it feels like they are second -class guests, even though they live in the immediate vicinity of the airport. This becomes a problem, especially in the evenings when public transport rarely drives and the waiting times for the taxis increase. In his article, the author Fehmi Ucar suggests a two-part taxi snake: one for long distances and one for short distances, a proven solution that works well at other airports.

frustration for passengers and taxi drivers

Currently there are about the same many taxis with a ber-display permission in the Dahme-Spreewald district as in Berlin itself, as Times . The 1: 1 regulation in question, which stipulates that a Berliner and an LDS taxi are alternately called up on the subsequent memory, is immensely disadvantaged. The taxi entrepreneurs from Dahme-Spreewald have therefore already asked for a change in the regulation, but Berlin associations reject this wish.

A positive turn could be made: the Brandenburg plan a test phase to restore the original rule "First in - First Out". In addition, the temporal framework for the Berlin taxis could be relaxed during this phase, which would significantly reduce waiting times. After all, the average waiting time for LDS taxis is currently over an hour, which significantly affects the attractiveness of the driving services.

prices and conditions

As far as prices are concerned, there is no fixed tariff for trips to the city center at the airport. The starting tariff is 4.30 euros, and the cost per kilometer varies between 2.80 euros and 2.10 euros, depending on the route. The tariff is also similar for taxis from the Dahme-Spreewald district because they are subject to local transport fees. In view of the confusing price situation, this is not necessarily beneficial for the use of taxis from BER.

passengers should also be prepared to pay a surcharge of 1.50 euros for trips from the airport, and it is recommended to carry cash in euros, since not every driver is willing to accept credit card payments. This ensures additional stress on arrival at the airport, while the citizens ask themselves how the hospitality is ordered at the new airport.

Overall, it remains to be seen whether the desired changes and suggestions are actually implemented and whether it can finally adjust to the needs of Berlin passengers. The situation at the airport contributes to dissatisfaction and illustrates the need for a fair and functioning transport concept.