[kuschku]

Well, due to them repeatedly ignoring the law and just paying the fine, the courts in Germany increased the fines: 230k EUR per trip taken.

That’s one of the best ways to keep the market fair.

[dylanjermiah]

"Keep the market fair" That's not their concern. It's protecting the taxi cartel by outlawing a superior method of transportation. Keeping the market "fair" would allow competition.

[kuschku]

Well, the market allows competition. If it plays by the existing rules.

Anyone can provide a chauffeur for hire service, even without a taxi license – you just need a special insurance and a special drivers license that permits you to transport people.

Many competitors of uber did the same.

uber was the only one who tried to operate without insurance, without the drivers license for chauffeurs, taxi and bus drivers.