Metrocab Taxi and Trading

What Metrocab Taxi and Trading does

Metrocab Taxi- und Handels-GmbH is a Berlin-based, privately held taxi operator and driver training school founded in 1994 through the merger of predecessor firms B-61 Taxi and Cabdrive. The company runs a fleet of approximately 30 Mercedes-Benz E-Class vehicles (W212 generation, fully renewed in June 2016) staffed by around 80 drivers, several of whom have been with the company since its founding. Operations are concentrated exclusively within Berlin, Germany.

The company's product portfolio spans two integrated lines. The core offering is passenger taxi transportation, delivered via satellite-based radio dispatch (Doppelfunk / Taxi-Radioverkehr), with supplementary services including corporate customer transport (Firmenkundenservice), VIP transport for government officials, airport transfers (Flughafentransfers), city tours (Stadtrundfahrten), courier services (Kurierdienstfahrten), and advance booking (Vorbestellservice). The second line is an in-house taxi school (Taxischule) located in Prenzlauer Berg, which prepares candidates for the P-Schein (passenger transport license) exam and guarantees direct employment at Metrocab upon certification.

Metrocab's revenue model is transaction-based fare collection per ride, supplemented by corporate/VIP contract work. Driver compensation is tied to driving time and tips, with structured part-time and Mini-Job (up to €603/month) arrangements targeted at students, retirees, and side-income seekers. Marketing is largely direct via the company website (metrocab-taxi.de) and word-of-mouth; recruitment is sales-led through a dedicated Bewerbungs-Hotline. Pricing for rides is not publicly disclosed. The company holds no external funding, is founder/management-owned, and currently operates under managing director Michael Herbert Klewer.

Name

Metrocab Taxi and Trading

Legal name

Metrocab Taxi- und Handels-GmbH

Website

https://metrocab-taxi.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Metrocab Taxi- und Handels-GmbH operates a fleet of roughly 30 Mercedes-Benz taxis in Berlin with around 80 drivers, alongside an in-house taxi school offering P-Schein certification with guaranteed job placement to its passengers and workforce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ground Passenger Transportation

NAICS

Taxi and Limousine Service (4853)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

Street-Hail Taxi Operators (Metered/Radio Dispatch) (TLAFAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Taxi Fleet Owners & Medallion/Permit Operators (TLAFAHAH)

Keywords

• Taxi services
• Passenger transportation
• Taxi driver training
• Taxi license certification
• Corporate transport services

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Taxi Passenger Transportation: Core revenue from passenger transportation services in Berlin. Drivers earn based on driving times and tips, with engagement determining income levels.
2. Corporate/VIP Transportation Services: Firmenkundenservice (corporate customer service) and VIP transport services for government officials and VIPs.
3. Airport Transfers and City Tours: Flughafentransfers (airport transfers) and Stadtrundfahrten (city tours/round trips).
4. Courier Services: Kurierdienstfahrten (courier/delivery services).
5. Advance Booking Service: Vorbestellservice (pre-order/reservation service) for taxi transportation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Metrocab Taxi- und Handels-GmbH runs a Berlin taxi operation with a fleet of around 30 Mercedes-Benz E-Class vehicles driven by approximately 80 colleagues, offering passenger transportation, corporate and VIP transport, airport transfers, city tours, courier services, and advance booking. In parallel, it operates an in-house Taxischule that trains candidates for the P-Schein passenger transport license and places graduates directly into its own driver team.

Product overview

Metrocab Taxi- und Handels-GmbH operates as a traditional taxi company and taxi school based in Berlin, Germany, with over 30 years of experience since its founding in 1994. The company offers a unified portfolio consisting of its core taxi transportation service (Taxiunternehmen) with approximately 30 vehicles operated by 80 drivers, complemented by its taxi school (Taxischule) providing P-Schein certification training. Additional services include corporate customer service (Firmenkundenservice), VIP transport (VIP-Beförderungen), courier services (Kurierdienstfahrten), pre-order booking (Vorbestellservice), airport transfers (Flughafentransfers), and city tours (Stadtrundfahrten). The company maintains a modern fleet of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vehicles, all equipped with dual radio systems (Doppelfunk) for efficient dispatch operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Taxiunternehmen (Taxi Services) Core taxi transportation service operating in Berlin with a fleet of approximately 30 Mercedes-Benz E-Class vehicles driven by 80 colleagues, dispatched via Doppelfunk satellite radio, serving individual passengers and corporate clients.
• Taxischule (Taxi School) Taxi driver training school based in Berlin Prenzlauer Berg that prepares candidates for the P-Schein passenger transport license, including theoretical instruction and the local geography examination, with guaranteed direct job placement at Metrocab upon certification.
• Firmenkundenservice (Corporate Customer Service) Corporate account transportation service providing professional taxi rides tailored to business clients and organizations in Berlin.
• VIP-Beförderungen (VIP Transport) Premium passenger transportation service for VIP clients, government officials, and Bundestags-related travel, supported by certified drivers trained through Metrocab's continuing education program.
• Flughafentransfers (Airport Transfers) Reliable taxi transfers to and from Berlin airports as part of Metrocab's transportation portfolio, bookable through the advance booking service.
• Stadtrundfahrten (City Tours) Guided sightseeing taxi tours of Berlin for tourists and visitors wanting city exploration in a Metrocab vehicle with a professional driver.
• Kurierdienstfahrten (Courier Services) Urgent courier and delivery service for transporting goods and packages using Metrocab's taxi fleet and dispatch capability.
• Vorbestellservice (Advance Booking Service) Pre-order and reservation service that allows customers to schedule Metrocab taxi rides in advance through the dispatch team and phone channels.
• P-Schein Ausbildung (Taxi License Training) Structured training program at the Metrocab Taxischule that prepares candidates for the P-Schein passenger transport license knowledge test and local geography examination, with guaranteed direct employment at Metrocab once the license is obtained.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free P-Schein training with job guarantee upon completion
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BTV (Berliner Taxi Vereinigung)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetrocab maintains high quality standards through close collaboration and exchange with multiple taxi schools in the BTV (Berliner Taxi Vereinigung) industry association.
• Arbeitskreis Taxi in Berlin e. V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetrocab ensures quality assurance through close cooperation with the working group 'Arbeitskreis Taxi in Berlin e.V.' for industry standards and best practices.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Free Now (formerly mytaxi): Berlin-headquartered app-based taxi and ride-hailing platform jointly owned by BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Competes for the same Berlin passengers through a digital booking channel Metrocab does not operate.
• Taxi.eu: Germany-wide licensed taxi aggregator and dispatch app used by multiple taxi fleets. Comparable in that it serves the same licensed taxi customer base and competes for the same Berlin rides, but functions as a software layer over fleets rather than as Metrocab's own dispatch.
• Uber: Global ride-hailing platform actively operating in Berlin, directly competing with traditional taxi operators like Metrocab for on-demand passenger trips via an app-native experience.
• Taxi Berlin (Berliner Taxigenossenschaft eG): Largest taxi cooperative in Berlin, operating a large radio-dispatch fleet across the same city. Directly comparable traditional taxi operator with shared regulatory and customer base, but at significantly larger scale.

Emerging players

• Bolt: European ride-hailing platform with active operations in Berlin, applying aggressive pricing and driver incentives. Overlaps with Metrocab's on-demand taxi segment but with a tech-led, app-only model.
• MyDriver: Chauffeur-driven airport and city transfer service with strong Berlin coverage. Comparable to Metrocab's airport transfer and VIP offering, but positioned as a digital-first premium service.
• Blacklane: Premium chauffeur and airport-transfer service operating in Berlin. Closely comparable to Metrocab's VIP and airport-transfer lines, but with a global app-based booking platform and premium positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Sixt: Large German mobility and rental company offering corporate car rental, fleet leasing and Sixt Ride chauffeur services. Overlaps with Metrocab's corporate and VIP transport segment from a much broader mobility portfolio.

Others

• Wunder Mobility: Hamburg-headquartered mobility platform providing software and fleet-management services to taxi and shuttle operators. Relevant as a potential technology/operating partner for traditional fleets like Metrocab rather than a direct competitor.
• Mercedes-Benz Mobility: OEM and mobility services arm that supplies Metrocab's E-Class fleet and co-owns Free Now. Relevant as a key supplier and ecosystem player rather than a direct taxi competitor; influences both fleet economics and platform dynamics in the German market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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