That only applies if you’re running a taxi – a transport service (not actually a taxi) can be run by anyone with a Personenbeförderungsschein (just a special dr

That only applies if you’re running a taxi – a transport service (not actually a taxi) can be run by anyone with a Personenbeförderungsschein (just a special driving license) and proper insurance. There’s a lot of competition on the German market for taxi-alternatives, many of which started long before Uber (and are often cheaper as well).