Overview

• Free Now has stopped offering rental car ride-hailing services in Berlin, leaving the market to competitors like Uber and Bolt.
• The company will now prioritize partnerships with taxi operators, emphasizing its commitment to fair competition and regulated practices.
• Rental car services, which operate through apps and often undercut taxi prices, have faced criticism from the taxi industry for alleged unfair pricing strategies.
• The Berlin Senate recently removed hundreds of vehicles from ride-hailing platforms due to issues with licensing and compliance.
• Local authorities are considering introducing minimum pricing for rental car services, a move that has faced legal challenges in other German cities.