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(This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/livewo9/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.5.7″ custom_margin_tablet=”||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” global_module=”48792″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/smartgergerman2-small.jpg” title_text=”smartgergerman2 small” url=”https:\/\/courses.smartergerman.com\/p\/welcome\/?affcode=110415_cppls47z” url_new_window=”on” align=”center” admin_label=”smarter GERMAN (turq, 728×90)” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#4d4d4d” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|10vw||10vw|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|5vw||5vw|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|1vw||1vw|false|true” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro text para with H2 Title at the end” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_orientation=”justified” z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]Cars and driving in general are hugely popular in Germany. But that\u2019s becoming less so among the younger generation, especially city dwellers.<\/span><\/p>\n Despite their love of the car as a symbol of independence, Germans in major urban centres especially are embracing the benefits of car sharing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It seems car sharing is here to stay in Germany. But the statistics suggest that this is more down to it offering more convenience versus <\/span>public transport<\/span>, rather than being seen as a truly viable alternative to <\/span>buying a car<\/span> .<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span>Save<\/span> What is car sharing? <\/b><\/a> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”1″ module_id=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ text_orientation=”justified” z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n When we talk about car sharing, we don\u2019t mean car<\/span>pooling<\/span><\/i> (or ride-sharing for US readers). Nor do we mean using ride hailing apps like <\/span>Uber<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Lyft<\/span><\/a>, not that these have been able to gain much of a foothold in Germany.<\/span> We explore these below.<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span>Save<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”2″ module_id=”2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ text_orientation=”justified” z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Car sharing companies fall into three categories:<\/span><\/p>\n This traditional model is the most common across Germany. Classic car sharing companies operate from stations or terminals at specific locations.<\/span> <\/p>\n This model doesn\u2019t use fixed locations.<\/span> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Alongside the larger, professional companies, there are also websites which allow private car owners to rent their car peer-to-peer to others.<\/span> Save<\/span>Save<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”3″ module_id=”3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ text_orientation=”justified” z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n There are a huge number of\u00a0 car sharing companies operating all over Germany, but many of the smaller local providers actually fall under the banner of a handful of national companies.<\/span> <\/p>\n When it comes to car sharing in Germany, <\/span>Stadtmobil<\/span><\/a> claims the title of market leader. It\u2019s the largest provider in Germany, with a fleet of around 2800 vehicles in over 180 towns and cities.<\/span> Nevertheless, it\u2019s safe to say that Stadtmobil has great coverage across Germany, and its service is straightforward and easy to use – as explained by this <\/span>informative youtube video.<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Flinkster<\/span><\/a> is operated by the German railway and logistics company <\/span>Deutsche Bahn<\/span>. <\/span> <\/p>\n Teil Auto <\/span><\/a>was founded in 1992 as a way for a group of friends to share a single Skoda Favorit.<\/span> <\/p>\n The car sharing companies <\/span>Bezirk-Auto Aachen, Stadt-Auto Bremen and Statt-Auto K\u00f6ln merged in the year 2000 to form <\/span>Cambio<\/span><\/a>, a major provider serving both Germany and Belgium.<\/span> Cambio also partners with Stadmobil, allowing you to book cars from either provider using just one card. <\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span>Save<\/span><\/p>\n 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National providers like<\/span> ShareNow,<\/a> Stadtmobil<\/a>, Sixt<\/a> and Flinkster<\/a><\/span>, all have a presence here.<\/span> There\u2019s more information on car sharing in Berlin available via <\/span>Berlin\u2019s official website<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Frankfurt is a little quieter than the other cities when it comes to competing providers. Alongside the ever-present Stadtmobil, one of Frankfurt\u2019s most popular providers is the Deutsche Barn subsidiary <\/span>Book-n-Driv<\/span><\/a>e, with it\u2019s particularly economical<\/span> \u201ccity flitzer<\/span>\u201ddeals.<\/span> ShareNow and Sixt have cars parked all over Hamburg, so you\u2019ll never be far from a rentable ride.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking to make savings on travel in Hamburg, check out the new HVV <\/span>Switchh<\/span><\/a> App from Hamburg\u2019s public transport company <\/span>HVV<\/span><\/a>Car sharing in Germany explained\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
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What types of car sharing are there in Germany?<\/b><\/a>
Which car sharing companies operate in Germany? <\/b><\/a>
Other notable car sharing companies <\/b><\/a>
Car sharing in major German citie<\/b><\/a>
Conclusion – Is car sharing in Germany working?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\nWhat is car sharing?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
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<\/span>For our purposes, car sharing means renting a shared-use vehicle from a car sharing company. This is marketed as a cheap, convenient, and greener alternative to buying a car. <\/span>
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<\/span>Car sharing companies manage rentals using apps, allowing customers to quickly access vehicles on the go. Fees are generally charged based on the duration of the rental and the mileage driven, but some providers operate using different business models.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWhat types of car sharing are there in Germany?<\/b><\/h3>\n
Classic car sharing (Stationary Car Sharing)<\/b><\/h4>\n
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<\/span>You use the provider\u2019s app to book your choice of car, rental period, and specific station in advance. Then head to the location, pick up the car, and return it to when you\u2019re done.<\/span>
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<\/span>This model tends to be the cheapest, not least because providers usually factor in a mileage allowance for getting to and from the station itself.<\/span><\/p>\nFlexible (non-stationary) car sharing<\/b><\/h4>\n
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<\/span>Instead, you can pick up – or drop off – a car at any convenient spot within a specified area (usually a city or town\u2019s main business district). <\/span>
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<\/span>You might see such cars parked around town, and you can access them right away using the provider\u2019s app. Simply log in, unlock the car, and drive it away with no need to book in advance.<\/span>
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<\/span>You can also use the app to track down the nearest available vehicle to your location.<\/span>
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<\/span>Though this model is easier and more immediate than classic car sharing, this convenience usually comes at a higher price.\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/p>\nPrivate car sharing<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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<\/span>Sites such as <\/span>SnappCar<\/a>, Turo<\/a>, and Drivy<\/a><\/span>\u00a0 facilitate this approach to sharing, which is proving particularly popular in rural areas.<\/span>
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<\/span>Private car sharing can be an economical option, but you do have to roll the dice when it comes to the quality of cars available. Don\u2019t expect them to be as modern or well-maintained as those available through more traditional car sharing companies.<\/span>
<\/span><\/p>\nWhich car sharing companies operate in Germany? <\/b><\/h3>\n
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<\/span>We\u2019ll look at some of the biggest car sharing companies, then explore the options available in <\/span>Berlin<\/span>, <\/span>Munich<\/span>, <\/span>Hamburg<\/span> and <\/span>Frankfurt<\/span>.<\/span>
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<\/span>If you want to compare all of Germany\u2019s car sharing companies in more detail, the <\/span>Federal Car Sharing Association<\/a> homepage<\/span> has a wealth of information available.<\/span><\/p>\nStadtmobil\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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<\/span>Stadtmobil isn\u2019t technically a single company. It\u2019s actually a group of seven regional providers, working under one banner for the purposes of marketing and making bookings. <\/span>
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<\/span>Tariffs and services differ between these regional providers.<\/span><\/p>\nDB Carsharing – Flinkster<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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<\/span>While Flinkster\u2019s own fleet of vehicles is relatively small (under 1000 vehicles), this company partners with smaller regional providers to offer over 4000 available vehicles nationwide, with stations in more than 400 towns and cities. <\/span>
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<\/span>There are two ways to pay for car sharing with Flinkster: <\/span>
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<\/span>The city tariff has relatively low usage fees in terms of mileage, but requires a 10<\/span>\u20ac monthly subscription. <\/span>
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<\/span>The nationwide tariff comes with no subscription cost, but higher usage fees. <\/span>
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<\/span>You can also enjoy discounted rates if you\u2019re already a Deutsche Bahn customer with a <\/span>BahnCard.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\nTeil Auto<\/b><\/h4>\n
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<\/span>With over 2000 vehicles available in 20 towns and cities, this once humble company is now a real competitor in German car sharing.<\/span>
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<\/span>There\u2019s a wide array of vehicles available, from large transporter vans to small city cars. <\/span>
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<\/span>Prices vary depending on your choice of vehicle or tariff. Teil Auto\u2019s tariff structure is similar to Flinkster\u2019s, but with the addition of a 30<\/span>\u20ac.<\/span> \u201cfrequent driver\u201d tariff with even lower usage costs.<\/span>
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<\/span>Teil Auto is also one of the greener options available: It was the first German car sharing company to join the 2010<\/span> \u201cCleaner Car Contract\u201d (CCC) initiative, and won the <\/span>Blue Angel <\/span><\/a>eco- <\/span><\/a>label<\/span><\/a> in 2011.<\/span><\/p>\nCambio<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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<\/span>It\u2019s now ranked as the second largest car sharing company in Germany, according to the The Federal Association of Carsharing.<\/span>
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<\/span>Cambio offers classic car sharing from over 600 stations across 28 German cities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nOther notable car sharing companies<\/b><\/h3>\n
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<\/span>Sixt markets its services with a clear, no-nonsense approach to app-based flexible car sharing.<\/span>
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<\/span>ShareNow (incorporating DriveNow and Car2Go) has the unique selling point of offering delivery. They\u2019ll drop a car right to your location.<\/span><\/p>\nCar sharing in major German cities<\/b><\/h3>\n
Which car sharing companies operate in Berlin?<\/b><\/h4>\n
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<\/span>Berlin also plays host to the company <\/span>Miles Mobility<\/span><\/a>, with its unique model where customers pay only for kilometres driven, not the rental period.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/b><\/a>Which car sharing companies operate in Frankfurt?<\/b><\/h4>\n
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<\/span>The Frankfurt Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund<\/a><\/span> (RMV) <\/span>offers its customers who are holders of an annual ticket a special service. You can then rent a car at a discount from certain cooperating partners at over 90 locations in numerous nearby cities and municipalities.<\/span><\/p>\nWhich car sharing companies operate in Hamburg?<\/strong><\/h4>\n