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<b>GERMAN TAXI DRIVERS RALLY:</b> German taxi drivers protested against Uber in 2014. In March 2015, Frankfurt  authorities banned the lift-sharing service. <i>Image: AP / Joerg Carstensen</i>
<b>GERMAN TAXI DRIVERS RALLY:</b> German taxi drivers protested against Uber in 2014. In March 2015, Frankfurt authorities banned the lift-sharing service. <i>Image: AP / Joerg Carstensen</i>

BERLIN, Germany - A German court has added to ride-share company Uber’s troubles in Europe and elsewhere by issuing a nationwide ban on its service.

Frankfurt state court spokesman Arne Hasse said the ruling banning UberPop from offering rides with drivers who don't have a taxi permit, was issued on Wednesday (March 18). An appeal against the decision is possible.

The ruling stems from a lawsuit against Uber by a German taxi association. It was heard in Frankfurt because that city is one of several in which Uber launched operations.

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