Taxify's arrival in Paris has been brewing for a few weeks now. Since 10 o'clock this Thursday morning, it's official: the chauffeur-driven vehicle (VTC) booking application is available in the capital. The platform already boasts 5,000 registered drivers, and intends to compete head-on with the giant Uber. Its "secret": an attractive price structure and, above all, an upgrade in the status of drivers. On the first point, Taxify is immediately launching a discount of 50 % for the whole month of October. As for the relationship with its drivers - regularly criticised by Uber - the newcomer assures us: " Taxify treats drivers with respect, in particular by allowing them to receive higher remuneration than on other competing platforms. ". Taxify's managers talk about a commission of 15 % taken from the driver - " almost half that of its biggest competitors "we explain - and insist on this credo: " Happy drivers are bound to deliver a better quality of service to passengers. ". Users will have access to a 24-hour customer service and will be able to pay in cash.
" Even though the VTC sector is undergoing major changes in Paris, it remains a flourishing market for private urban transport, and we are delighted to be taking part. "says a delighted Markus Villigfounder and CEO of Taxify. " We've listened carefully to what drivers and passengers want, and we're convinced that a new way of driving is the right one. a more ethical alternative is very welcome. Taxify arrives in Paris as Europe's largest VTC platformWe are very proud to be able to offer more choice in this market, and to contribute to improving the quality of service for consumers. We are very proud to be able to offer more choice in this market, and to contribute to improving the quality of service for consumers. ".
Taxify is not relying entirely on philanthropy to stand out from Uber. The Estonian platform launched in 2013 - and already present in 20 countries (EMEA and Central America) - can count on a substantial strike force since its alliance with Chinese giant Didi Chuxing.
