Also you need a special drivers license [1], that needs to get renewed every 5 years and entails that you are mentally and physically fit (checked by a doctor)

Also you need a special drivers license [1], that needs to get renewed every 5 years and entails that you are mentally and physically fit (checked by a doctor) and know much about the region you're going to drive in (checked in a test). They also want to see your criminal record and traffic offense register. [1]: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Führerschein_zur_Fahrgastbeförderung https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Führerschein_zur_Fahrgastbeför...