Uber Banned in Germany

Face huge fines if they try to defy orders.

The online car-sharing service Uber has vowed to continue operating across Germany after its mobile app was banned by a Frankfurt regional court.

The ruling that the app violates the country's Passenger Transportation Act applies nationwide, according to legal experts. The temporary ban remains in place until a full hearing takes place, and Uber could face a €250,000 (£198,000) fine per ride.

But Uber vowed to keep the app online regardless. "You cannot put the brakes on progress," the company said. "Uber will continue its operations and will offer Uberpop ride-sharing services via its app throughout Germany." It promised to appeal against the decision and would, if necessary, "exhaust all the legal possibilities".