Reply to post: Re: You cannot put the brakes on progress.

Re: You cannot put the brakes on progress.

The standard repository of all knowledge states:

"[A]n August 13, 2014 decision banned the service from operating in Berlin due to safety concerns—the latter decision, which includes a €25,000 (Euro) (US$33,400) fine for non-compliance, cited issues pertaining to unregulated vehicles and unqualified drivers who are not properly insured."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uber_(company)#Germany

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