Ireland’s no.1 taxi app FREENOW adds new taxi dispatcher partner - Waterford Taxis - as it continues to strengthen its offer to drivers and passengers across Ireland
Partnership will see FREENOW and Waterford Taxis collaborate closely to offer FREENOW passengers the largest fleet of taxis in Waterford
Waterford Taxi drivers can take advantage of accessing a much wider customer base and get access to more jobs via the FREENOW app
Passengers in the region will be able to access the largest fleet of taxis in Waterford either by booking via the existing Waterford phone line or via the FREENOW app
Ireland – 17 July 2024: Following successful partnerships with taxi dispatchers in Kildare and Kilkenny, FREENOW, Ireland’s no.1 taxi app, is now announcing a partnership with Waterford Taxis, the 24/7 phone operator taxi company based in Waterford which will combine their transport offerings with the aim of enhancing the taxi service in the region.
As a result of this partnership, passengers will now have the option of booking a taxi directly via the FREENOW app or via the Waterford Taxis phone line (051 331033). As always, with the FREENOW app passengers will be able to know approximately how much their journey will cost and when the driver will arrive and have access to a range of services, including access to a taxi quicker via the ‘Taxi Priority’, being able to book a taxi in advance via the “Prebook” function or get a specific vehicle such as 6/7/8 seater taxi van, wheelchair-accessible or electric (EV) vehicles and will be able to make their payments via Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Debit Card or cash.
Waterford Taxis was established in June 2016 by Seamus Hennessy and Richard Kelly. The latter remains a taxi driver at Waterford Taxis to this day. As a result of the new partnership, drivers will benefit from accessing a much wider passenger base, which means more jobs, and taking advantage of the technology and tools offered by FREENOW and driver partner incentives and initiatives.
Discussing the partnership, Sinead Coady Co-Owner at Waterford Taxis, said: “We are recognised in the region for providing a reliable and convenient taxi service for the local community and this is an exciting new development for our business. By partnering with Ireland’s no.1 taxi app, FREENOW, we will be joining efforts to deliver an even better service to drivers and passengers who live in or visit the Waterford area.”
Charlie Gleeson, General Manager of FREENOW Ireland, added: “We have been working closely with the Waterford Taxi team and we are delighted to announce our partnership which will strengthen our taxi offer to passengers in Waterford while ensuring driver partners can benefit from using the FREENOW app to get access to more jobs and improve their earnings.
“This partnership follows other successful partnerships with taxi dispatchers, and we will look at other opportunities for collaboration with local dispatchers as we continue to expand and enhance our offer to drivers and passengers across the country.
For further information, please visit www.free-now.com/ie/local-taxi-operators-ireland/
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