Uber is facing its biggest legal challenge after its most popular service was banned throughout Germany, marking the first time the disruptive taxi app has been hit with a countrywide restriction.
The temporary injunction imposed by Frankfurt’s Regional Court prohibits the fast-growing company, valued in a recent funding round at $17bn, from operating its Uber Pop “ride-sharing” service, known as Uber X in other markets.
Uber said it would continue to operate in defiance of the injunction, but faces fines of up to €250,000 per trip if caught violating the ban. The restriction does not affect its higher-priced “Black” limousine service.
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