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>They could just follow the regulations like everybody else I can't speak for the regulations in Germany, but in the US, the system is designed by the "everybo

>They could just follow the regulations like everybody else I can't speak for the regulations in Germany, but in the US, the system is designed by the "everybody else" with the intention of keeping new entrants out. There is obviously no conspiracy, but the interests of the established firms and local governments (who raise a lot of money from overpriced licencing and fees) complement each other to restrict competition.

Xylakant 12y ago
It differs a little from town to town, but in general in Germany, there is some protection for the established, but if you have a look at the numbers, you'll see that it's nothing that can't be overcome by a new entrant. We're talking about low 4 digit investments in certifications for driver and car and a couple of weeks time. There are like 3000 cab companies with a total of 7200 cabs in Berlin, that already shows that it's not a market with a lot of big players that try and keep the small players out.