Berlin Cabs To Be Barred From Waiting at BER Airport
The neighboring county of Dahme-Spreewald has ended a deal with the city state. What if I insist on using a Berlin taxi anyway?
Starting from January 1, 2027, Berlin taxis will no longer be permitted to wait at BER Airport to pick up passengers, as announced by the Berlin Senate on October 27, 2026. The agreement between the district of Dahme-Spreewald, where the airport is situated, and the state of Berlin, which had been in place since September 15, 2020, will terminate on December 31, 2026.
This decision comes after a significant decrease in demand for taxi rides at BER, attributed to the improved rail connection offering by Deutsche Bahn, specifically the Airport Express (FEX). The FEX provides hourly service between BER and Berlin’s Central Station, with a travel time of approximately 23 minutes. Despite the change, pre-booked rides will still be allowed.
Ute Bonde, the Senator for Mobility, Transport, Climate Protection, and the Environment, expressed satisfaction with the FEX's success but regretted the decision, noting the challenging market conditions for the Berlin taxi industry. The Senate plans to promote pre-booked airport rides through a secured fixed price and is already discussing improvements with the taxi industry and the district.
Both parties also plan to maintain communication regarding demand peaks, particularly during rail disruptions, to ensure taxi availability in such situations.
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