Malatya taxi tradesmen submit report on illegal transport to TBMM

Representatives of the Malatya Union of Chambers of Tradesmen and Craftsmen (MESOB) and the Malatya Drivers and Automobile Tradesmen Chamber have submitted a report to Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş regarding illegal passenger transportation.

The report, presented by Şevket Keskin, a member of the Confederation of Turkish Tradesmen and Craftsmen (TESK) Board of Directors, highlights unfair competition and legal uncertainties caused by digital platforms. It calls for clear and enforceable legal regulations for digital transport applications to ensure they align with existing legislation.

The document emphasizes that licensed taxi tradesmen fulfill various public obligations, including taxes, insurance, and vehicle inspections. It argues that combating illegal transport is in the public interest to protect employment, tax revenues, and the safety of urban transportation.