German court bans Uber ride-hailing app after challenge by taxi group
Uber drivers do not have the necessary permits to carry passengers under German law, a Frankfurt court said in the emergency ruling, citing evidence provided by Taxi Deutschland.
Governments and regulators in cities around the world are restricting Uber’s business on the grounds it poses safety risks and unfairly competes with licensed taxi services. The Frankfurt case is one of at least four legal actions against the company in the country.
