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Taxis and transfers in Germany's major cities: operators, price levels and local quirks.
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Uber or Taxi in Berlin: What the Federal Court Decided in June
In Germany Uber is not a taxi but private hire. The Federal Court of Justice confirmed the return-to-base duty in June 2026 — what that means for price and waiting time in Berlin.
Jonas Reinhardt14 August 2026
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Taxis in Berlin: What the Ride Costs and Where You Overpay
Berlin taxi fares 2026: €4.30 base, tapering per-kilometre bands, the €6 short hop and the separate tariff from BER airport. With worked examples.
Jonas Reinhardt12 August 2026
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Taxi Frankfurt: What the Ride Costs and How Far the Service Area Reaches
Frankfurt taxi tariff 2026: a flat 4-euro base fare, 2.40 euros per kilometre, a fixed-price corridor since 2024, and a service area reaching Hanau and Wiesbaden.
Jonas Reinhardt9 July 2026
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Booking a Taxi in Berlin: Phone, App or Rank
Booking a taxi in Berlin, 2026: dispatch numbers, FreeNow vs Taxi Deutschland, hailing vs the rank, plus wheelchair-accessible taxis and early flights to BER.
Jonas Reinhardt6 July 2026