Here's The Real Reason Uber Is Having A Tough Time In Germany

Uber's challenges in Germany have been well documented, but the startup might have a deeper problem there - one that runs counter to its big differentiator in markets like New York.

In most U.S. cities, Uber drivers operate cars and SUVs that are in significantly better shape than taxis.

Not so in Germany, where the taxis are Mercedes.

This has created a strange situation for Uber. In the U.S., it's hard to not be aware that the company is undermining the traditional taxi business. But in Germany, Uber is...invisible?

Bloomberg included this comment in a recent report on Uber's German woes:

Uber is up against a lot of things as it tries to remake mobility. But indifference isn't typically one of them.