How big is the taxi rip-off in Germany? I often only see reports of tourists being ripped off abroad, for example here?

Well. The taxi prices are already officially extremely high in Germany.

This is due to taxi monopoly and very high requirements and hurdles for taxi operators.

This “Attention Abzocke” sensation is quite inconvenient, which is sometimes reported for a Schmarrn is hair-absorbing. I live in Gibraltar and the episode of this was 100% Facepalm.

They’re not employees. Neither does anyone.

So what is meant to make some money next door.

Why zoom? They get what is displayed.

In Germany it’s like this: The taxes are empty at railway stations, airports etc. to dozens and wait for passengers. Since they have to compensate for these eternal periods, they must take high prices, clear. Meanwhile, Uber and Bolt are on the way and drive cheaper.