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Scheuer told Focus in an interview that online taxi services and
pooling services could help provide critical services in rural
areas, and he wanted to change existing regulations to permit
their operation.
"We can create new possibilities, especially in rural areas and
for older people, with car services and pooling systems," said
Scheuer, a member of the Bavarian conservatives. "That is a
giant opportunity."
Current law bans drivers from accepting contracts directly from
individuals, reserving that right for taxi drivers licensed by
local authorities.
"I'm against bans and limits. I'm for incentives," Scheuer told
the magazine. "We can't just exclude a service provider."
At the same time, he said, taxi services would clearly be
affected and their interests also had to be taken into
consideration.
Germany has been a difficult market for Uber given the strict
regulatory environment. The company's app allows users to order
licensed taxis in Berlin and Munich, and Uber has said it hopes
to have a presence in every major German city by 2020.
Uber operates in many parts of Europe, but offers different
services, depending on local regulations.
(Reporting by Andrea Shalal; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
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