Taxi drivers at BER: Nights full of conflicts and overpriced prices!

Taxi drivers at BER: Nights full of conflicts and overpriced prices!

One could say the situation at BER airport one night ago was scandalous. René Marquardt landed shortly before midnight and had to wait until 1:30 a.m. to finally hold his suitcase in his hands. But what happened to him and other passengers was far from a relaxing journey home. Several taxi drivers refused to take him and numerous other travelers to Eichwalde, which led to frustrated arguments. Particularly bitter: A mother with a small child was also left without a ride.

As the maz-online.de reported that the taxi drivers charged between 50 and 80 euros per person for trips to Eichwalde and Königs Wusterhausen. Marquardt heavily criticized the pricing and accused the drivers of exploiting the gap in the night-time public transport service. He plans to address the problem in the district council and suggests introducing minibuses from the airport to the surrounding area at night.

Reactions of those responsible

Airport spokeswoman Sabine Deckwerth expressed disappointment and described the incident as annoying. Passengers were asked to note the license plate number of the taxis and report these incidents to customer service. If violations are confirmed, there is a possibility that taxi drivers will be temporarily banned from the airport. The question arises as to why Apcoa's supervisory staff, who were only on duty until 12:30 a.m., are no longer available to deal with such situations.

Özcan Ekinci, chairman of the BER taxi association, also took a stand and confirmed that such events are not an isolated case. He also criticized the lack of supervision at the taxi rank and called for measures to be taken against illegal drivers who speak directly to passengers. A demonstration by taxi drivers from Dahme-Spreewald is also planned for November to draw attention to these grievances.

A look at other topics

Outside the airport, another topic is also causing a stir: migraines. Many people don't realize that it is a genetic neurological disorder that cannot simply be dismissed as a headache. As the Mayo Clinic As explained, women are affected three times more often than men, which is partly due to hormonal differences. Genetic factors play an important role here.

The symptoms of a migraine are well known: severe, pulsating headache, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light. But what many people don't know is that the prodrome also plays a role, often occurring before the actual pain. Finally, managing migraines is also important: self-care and lifestyle adjustments are crucial to reducing the frequency of attacks.

For anyone who would like to find out more about it, the Mayo Clinic helpful resources and tips. Whether after a long trip or in everyday life, it is important to be vigilant and seek appropriate support.