In Germany: Uber operates with limitations — use Bolt, FreeNow instead.
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Uber has limited availability in Germany. Uber operates only through licensed limousine/taxi partners due to German regulations, so it behaves more like a taxi-hailing app than classic rideshare. Bolt and FreeNow are widely used alternatives.
Bolt, FreeNow is the recommended app to use in Germany.
Uber has exited or been restricted in several markets due to local regulations or competitive sales — for example, it sold its Southeast Asia business to Grab and its China business to Didi, and has faced regulatory bans in a handful of European countries.
Yes — download Bolt, FreeNow and set up payment before you land, since some apps require a local phone number or work poorly without a data connection right at the airport.