Why doesn t Germany have Uber?

Uber is not specifically banned, but its original business model UberPop (brokering rides provided by people with no taxi or business license or commerical insurance) violates German regulations and after losing a bunch of court cases, Uber cancelled this service in Germany.



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In 2019 a German court declared the Uber app illegal because it bypassed registered and regulated taxi companies. Uber was also banned or restricted around the same time in London, Barcelona, and some other European cities. Uber now manages to operate in Germany and the EU only as a regulated taxi service.

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Among the issues identified by the court as violations of German law are Uber's lack of a rental licence; rental drivers it uses to supply the driving service accepting jobs via the Uber app without first returning to their company's headquarters; and rental drivers accepting jobs directly in the app without the jobs ...

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In 2019 a German court declared the Uber app illegal because it bypassed registered and regulated taxi companies. Uber was also banned or restricted around the same time in London, Barcelona, and some other European cities. Uber now manages to operate in Germany and the EU only as a regulated taxi service.

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Uber faces bans and restrictions in many countries, including China, Switzerland, Turkey, Denmark, Hungary, Thailand, Canada, Germany, Romania, Bulgaria, Italy, Hong Kong, and parts of Australia. The bans often stem from Uber's lack of adherence to local regulations and its unfair competition with taxi services.

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In several countries, the company has been ruled as not conforming to laws relating with transport, because Uber drivers do not always hold the appropriate licenses needed to work as motorists for others. In France, for example, the company was fined €800,000 for running “Uberpop” with unlicensed drivers.

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Uber now manages to operate in Germany and the EU only as a regulated taxi service. The US-style UberPop (called UberX in the US) freelance ride service can't be found in Germany or anywhere in the EU. Anyone who wants to drive for Uber in Germany, needs a professional chauffeur's license.

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During a 2019 survey, two percent of respondents in Germany stated that they used an Uber within the last week. More than 75 percent of people in the country never used any Uber service. These results indicate a low-levels of Uber popularity in Germany.

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Top Taxi Apps in Germany
  • Free Now. One of the best taxi apps in Germany is Free Now. ...
  • Taxi.EU. The Taxi.EU app is another great choice for travelers in Germany. ...
  • Uber. Uber is one of the best taxi apps in Germany for several reasons.


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At the time, Uber was not just one of the world's fastest-growing companies - it was one of the most controversial, dogged by court cases, allegations of sexual harassment, and data breach scandals. Eventually shareholders had enough, and Travis Kalanick was forced out in 2017.

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Uber was also banned or restricted around the same time in London, Barcelona, and some other European cities. Uber now manages to operate in Germany and the EU only as a regulated taxi service.

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Uber first lost its license to operate in London in 2017 after TfL accused the company of demonstrating “a lack of corporate responsibility” with potential “public safety and security implications.” It cited the company's shortcomings when it came to reporting criminal offenses, issuing driver background checks, ...

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Uber faces bans and restrictions in many countries, including China, Switzerland, Turkey, Denmark, Hungary, Thailand, Canada, Germany, Romania, Bulgaria, Italy, Hong Kong, and parts of Australia. The bans often stem from Uber's lack of adherence to local regulations and its unfair competition with taxi services.

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The cost of a taxi in Germany Tariffs may vary in different countries and cities. The cost of the initial trip is from 2.8 to 4.5 euros. The average price per kilometer in Germany is 2 euros. The most expensive taxi in Düsseldorf and Dortmund.

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The United States remains at the summit of the most popular countries among non-domestic Uber users. Mexico and Canada complete the top three, followed by Portugal, Spain, France and the UK. Europe remains a popular destination for Uber users, with five European countries in the top 10.

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Bolt's main advantage is the lower fees and commissions. The company charges 15 per cent commissions to its drivers – almost half compared to Uber – which means riders can also benefit from cheaper fares. However, don't be too quick to jump in a Bolt car.

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Taxi fares All taxi drivers should accept payment with cash and by debit- or credit card.

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Key Findings
  • Bern in Switzerland is the world's most expensive city to take an UberX, averaging $42.80 per 10km.
  • Islamabad in Pakistan has the world's cheapest UberX equivalent, offering an UberMini at $1.39 per 10km.
  • New York City has the most expensive Ubers in the U.S., at $34.74 per 10km.


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Tipping isn't mandatory in Germany. Instead, it's seen as a gesture of appreciation for a good experience. A tip is always welcome, but in Germany, it's usually based directly on the quality of service. If you're satisfied, leaving a tip is a way to show it.

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Welcome to Frankfurt am Main taxis with the Uber app, where you can request local taxis using Uber. With in-app requests, your cab ride can happen at any time.

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