Germany Taxi
In German, appeared an invention of modern taximeter which was named after its inventor Baron von Thurn und Taxis. It was first used in Berlin before spreading out in several countries in the world. Due to a recent survey, Mercedes-Benz has lost its popularity, taxis rank is headed by Volkswagen, Opel and Mazda.
In Germany, taxicabs are a light, pale yellow/beige (ivory-colored) and a taxi sign on the roof. It was not before November 2005 that in some jurisdictions the color of German cabs has not been compulsory anymore (They were black before 1971). Mercedes-Benz E-Class is mostly used as taxis followed by other mainly German brands. Taxicabs are either sedans, station wagons, or MPVs that Mercedes-Benz B-Class, and Mercedes-Benz V-Class are common, while station wagon taxis are usually Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
German Taxi drivers are supposed to realize on driving foreigners, otherwise they can be fined and jailed for assisting illegal migrants. They had better check their foreign customers’ passports or call the Bundesgrenzschutz (German border patrol).
