German Federal Motor Transport Authority surveys 200,000 drivers for vehicle mileage data

Germany's Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) is surveying 200,000 drivers to gather data on actual vehicle mileage. The survey, conducted with the Federal Highway Research Institute, aims to inform future transport policy and infrastructure investments. Participation is voluntary and can be done online or by mail. Data collection runs until September 2027, with personal data deleted after three months. The KBA emphasizes the importance of high participation for statistical accuracy.