ÖAMTC shines with 2.5 million members and new director!

ÖAMTC shines with 2.5 million members and new director!

Wien, Österreich - The Austrian automotive, motorcycle and touring club (ÖAMTC) was celebrated today on June 5, 2025, during its 78th General Assembly as the most successful mobility club in the country. With over 2.5 million members, a considerable increase in recent years, as well as a committed team of almost 4,300 employees, the so -called "yellow angels", the club presents itself as a leading voice in questions of mobility.

In a time growing competition and economic challenges, where the inflation influences many areas, the ÖAMTC was still able to present a positive balance for 2024. Over 695,500 mobile breakdown help and support from 22,200 missions by Christophorus notarz helicopters testify to the high level of use of the club. In addition, the ÖAMTC is investing in the future by focusing innovative solutions and the change in mobility.

management change and visions

The outgoing director Oliver Schmerold, who led the club for 15 years and grew from 1.7 million to over 2.5 million during his term in office, hand over the agendas to Ernst Kloboucnik. Kloboucnik, who can look back on an experience of more than 30 years in the ÖAMTC, announced that it will focus on mobility change and innovative approaches both in the service and in the advocacy. Its objective is to react to economic, social and political changes in the field of mobility.

The ÖAMTC has a complex, federal structure based on over 100 years old club statutes. There are 12 volunteer presidents and seven state associations with employees. The Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland (WNB) association currently has 42 percent of the voting rights, which led to increased discussions about possible centralization. WNB President Thumser is accused of wanting to strive for a central structure of power, while other functional members demand more decentralization.

future challenges and initiatives

clear differences between members in relation to the strategic orientation of the club became clear. Some officials reject concrete operational details and instead advocate harmony within the organization. In order to reduce the potential tensions, an external consultant for structural analysis and strategy development was hired. Free supervisory board training at the business university was also rejected by the members, which raises questions about future governance.

In order to meet the growing needs of members, the ÖAMTC focuses on increased travel activity in the coming months, especially in the summer months. In addition to the 115 bases and 8 driving technology centers, the club also devotes itself to the operation of 18 emergency helicopter locations. The support of over 113,100 participants in training units shows the commitment to improve traffic safety and driving knowledge among members.

With its economic and party political distance, the ÖAMTC succeeds in positioning itself as a reliable partner in mobility. According to the ÖAMTC, members are the focus of all activities, whereby the club provides for questions about mobility.