Here is some more information on it in English: https://au.news.yahoo.com/uber-germany-retreats-berlin-munich-213146581.html
A real shame. But we deal with the same attitude where I live, no Uber, but they are coming back. But they and Bolt have to be nothing more than another taxi company driving yellow cars with meters. But despite the lack free market competition our taxi fares are still reasonable; 30 euro from the airport for instance (half of what a lot of major cities will cost).
Here is another question. Here it isnt unusual at all to see a taxi driver in a tie and/or sports coat. True elsewhere?. The cars are spotless too. Huge change over 20 years ago. Regulation did make some improvments.
ANd another. Remember, my experience is really limited as compared to most on the forum. Dont believe me, check out my profile, ... any way ... is it "okay" to hail a cab? Here its not the best of ideas. Best practice is to call. True in Berlin and any differences in fares from calling or hailing?
Any of the taxi companies have Phone Apps? Thats a lifesaver if you dont speak the language. The app knows where you are so you dont have to talk a lot and the app tells you where the taxi is, which is reassuring that one is coming.
EDIT: Sorry just noticed your embeded link to the prices. so I deleted what I found. More expensive than here, but I suspect pretty much on par with Western Europe? But i did see something about a discount or something on short trips. More on that might be useful to someone.
So MarkK, i guess you are correct, stick to public transportation; gotta be cheaper..
For public transporation, are these prices still the cost?. 11.40 euro for a day pass? (That is nearly twice the cost of where I live). 49.00 euro for a week? (Well, we dont have a one week pass, but the two week pass is 15 euro). Still, I am guessing that Berlin is pretty much on average for Western Europe? I have no idea.
MarkK, any discount on public transportation for over 65? For nstance Prague and a few other cities are free.
Does Berlin have a City Card like so many do? You know the one for transportation and discounts. I never found that I could make them work, but for museum hounds, possibly......
Is there a central government site where a tourist can see all the options and get instruction on the public transportation?
Berlin is a beautiful city, but a large city. So learning the system will make someone's visit a lot more comfortable and enjoyable. I found this, but I suspect you might know a better site: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/getting-around-berlin
I have found getting rid of some of the perceived unknowns like getting around town helps to encourage more visitors. Even then, sometimes you have to go above and beyond,. I've "tutored" a few visitors on how to use the system. i had a gentleman here last week who from his questions I thought was going to be uncomfortable. So I met him when he got off the airport bus and spent a few hours hopping trams and the metro with him. Turns out he had experience in London so this was a cakewalk for him. But was still a very good day meeting a RS type. A prince of a gentleman.
Speaking of which, whats the best way to get from the airport into town and where to stay?
SORRY FOR 1000 QUESTIONS, BUT ITS ALL NEW AND A GOOD OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT BERLIN. i've only been once, it was only 2 days and it wasnt a holiday and transportation was provided.
