The partnership means that Taxi Göteborg's drivers and taxis will be available on the Uber app during times when there is extra demand for trips. This will enable increased supply on the Uber app while giving Taxi Göteborg's drivers access to additional demand via the Uber app.
This aims to create a simple and efficient experience for both passengers and drivers. Through the collaboration, it will be even easier for passengers to get a taxi via Uber's platform, while Taxi Göteborg can make even more efficient use of its drivers and vehicles, in addition to other ways to order a Taxi Göteborg ride. This will lead to improved accessibility for the city's residents and visitors and a better use of the resources that already exist in the city.
– As the world's leading mobility platform, we constantly strive to develop local solutions that benefit both drivers and passengers. This collaboration makes it possible to meet the increased demand we see for travel in Gothenburg, in a new and sustainable way. We are pleased to collaborate with such a strong and popular brand as Taxi Göteborg, says Peter Löfstrand, Head of the Nordics at Uber.
In addition to being able to get a taxi from Taxi Gothenburg when ordering from Uber's regular products, there will also be a dedicated Taxi Gothenburg product in the Uber app where you can order a taxi from Taxi Gothenburg specifically.
This product otherwise works in the same way as the Uber app in general:
Smooth travel at the touch of a button: Travelers can choose a destination, see the price in advance, and pay through a single, user-friendly app.
Safe and reliable rides: The Uber app has a variety of safety practices and features. For example, all rides are GPS-tracked, and a rider can follow their route in real time through the app and share their trip status with trusted contacts. In addition, drivers and riders give each other ratings after the ride, and support is available 24/7.
Complies with all laws and regulations: All partner drivers are fully licensed taxi drivers with a taxi license and taxi traffic permit through a trucking company or their own taxi company.
– We are proud to enter into this collaboration with Uber, which enables us to offer another flexible and accessible transportation solution for travelers in Gothenburg. This partnership will lead to shorter waiting times and more travel options, which in the long run will make it easier and more efficient to travel in Gothenburg with a reliable and safe partner like Taxi Göteborg, says Magnus Klintbäck, CEO, Taxi Göteborg.
It will still be possible to order Taxi Gothenburg trips via Taxi Gothenburg's app and switchboard, and Uber's offering, including UberX, will remain as usual.
Trips with Taxi Gothenburg will be available to book in the Uber app within the next few weeks.
According to the press release.
