GüKG & MUVN: What applies to you as a driver?

Does my driving fall under the Goods Transport Act? 🚛

Many people who drive with MUVN eventually wonder: Am I doing something here that qualifies as commercial transport? Do I need a permit for this? Can I do something wrong? This is a normal thought. You want to know if you are safe on the road. That's exactly what we explain to you here.

What the GüKG actually means

The GüKG is intended for companies that offer and carry out transport professionally. This refers to professional logistics providers with their own vehicles, fixed routes, drivers, and an organization that carries out transports day in and day out.

In short: The law is aimed at real transport companies. Not at individuals who use their daily commute to help someone out.

Why you as a commuter or occasional driver are not affected ☑️

If you are already on the road and take an item with you, this does not make you a transport entrepreneur. You are not operating your own transport company. You are not planning professional routes. You are simply driving your route and utilizing the available space in your vehicle.

Even if you drive occasionally and earn some extra money, you remain outside the GüKG as long as you do not operate a professional offering. Your driving remains private or occasional.

And what if I drive a bit more often?

Some drivers are on the road particularly frequently and therefore take items with them more often. The important thing is that you do not present yourself as your own transport company. As long as you do not offer your own commercial transports and do not take on the responsibilities of a carrier, you do not need a permit.

Note for you 💡

We cannot provide you with legal or tax advice. We only show you what obligations may exist and how you can categorize them. The current Terms and Conditions of MUVN always apply. They are the basis for everything that happens on the platform. This way, you have a clear and reliable orientation.