In the Frankfurt Regional Court earlier today, it ruled that the San Francisco-based startup can still provide its online taxi service via the Uber Pop smartphone app. According to Judge Frowin Kurth, his opening remarks pointed to the belief that the temporary injunction was “still valid”, however, it was said that the expedited procedures, (and subsequently, the temporary injunction against Uber) were unnecessary as requested on behalf of the complainants.
It is hence not surprising to hear that the Taxi Deutschland will appeal to the higher regional court upon hearing of this decision. Taxi Deutschland chairman Deiter Schlenker mentioned, “We cannot understand this decision.” What do you think the final outcome will be in Germany?