GetTaxi is a web and mobile service that allows users to find an available taxi. It enables users to find a nearby driver and book a ride with no need for a phone call. Users can see where the vehicle is in real-time, check the estimated time of arrival as well as information on the driver, car, license plate and past comments from other users.
On the other hand, it targets Taxi drivers by offering a dedicated GPS device where all the information is gathered at a price of £100/month. The startup also offers a customised platform for corporate clients, where they can centralise all their taxi orders, rides, credit and invoices.
The startup was founded in Israel in 2010 by the Russian-born entrepreneur Shahar Smirin and is now aggressively expanding into European markets including London, Paris, Madrid, Rome and Berlin.
Competitors include UK-based companies UbiCab and Taxi Zapp. In the US, TaxiMagic and Cabulous offer similar services.
GetTaxi’s terminal allows users and drivers to communicate and learn about each other before actually meeting and it aims to substitute the existent client scouting platforms and networks.
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