FREENOW News | Sep 03, 2024
FREENOW launched new services in Ireland on September 1st, including an Airport Prebook Promise with compensation for delays or cancellations, a national taxi booking phone line, and a free Taxi Marketplace to connect drivers with vehicle owners...
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Company name: FREENOW
Company website: free-now.com
Company overview: FREENOW is the Mobility Super App with the largest vehicle choice for consumers across Europe, offering various mobility services such as taxis, Ride (PHV), Carsharing, eScooters, eBikes, eMopeds, and public transport. The company aims to make urban mobility more efficient and sustainable by aggregating numerous mobility brands. FREENOW is available in 9 markets and over 150 cities, backed by the BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz Mobility.
Latest Updates
- FREENOW launched new services in Ireland on September 1st, including an Airport Prebook Promise with compensation for delays or cancellations, a national taxi booking phone line, and a free Taxi Marketplace to connect drivers with vehicle owners.
- FREENOW is integrating NIO vehicles into their European fleet.
- Many taxi drivers using the FREENOW app left the industry due to new regulations requiring a Polish driving license, with the sector estimating a 30% reduction in drivers.
- FREENOW now offers drivers access to up to 100% of their daily earnings upfront using the ONSI App.
- Aspa Topalidou remained the President of FREENOW, with the new board's term lasting until July 15, 2030.
- FREENOW reported a significant increase in summer travel activity in Greece and Europe for 2024, with notable rises in airport transfer requests in Athens, Thessaloniki, and Heraklion.
- FREENOW saw a 40% increase in transfer requests to Athens' Eleftherios Venizelos Airport during the summer months of 2024 compared to the previous year.
- FREENOW, the top taxi app in Greece and Europe, saw a significant increase in ride requests to major airports and ports in Greece, doubling compared to the previous year.
- FREENOW launched a new taxi guide to help travelers navigate European cities with ease using their app.
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