Uber is launching in Plymouth, UK, with the country’s local cab app
Despite the Uber app being opened as many as 16,500 times per month in Plymouth, passengers have not previously been able to book a ride in a local cab.
We've already got Uber Eats, but now people in Plymouth will be able to book a taxi via the Uber Local Cab app.
Though official Uber cars will not be used in the new pilot scheme, the firm will hook up potential passengers with city taxi providers. I need a cap.
The new product ‘Local Cab’ will allow passengers in the city to book a trip via the Uber app.
Anyone opening the Uber app in Plymouth will see the ‘Local Cab’ option, which will connect passengers to Need-A-Cab. Users will have to download the latest version of the app to see the pilot product.
Despite the Uber app being opened as many as 16,500 times per month in Plymouth, passengers have not previously been able to book a ride in a local taxi.
To meet this demand and enable the app beyond the 40 towns and cities Uber currently operates in the UK, the firm is looking to work with local operators across the country.
Dave McIntosh at Need-A-Cab, said: “We’re delighted to be the first local operator in the UK to pilot ‘Local cab.’ This will give Plymouth people another way to book with Need-A-Cab – and anyone visiting the city that already uses the Uber app will now find it easy to book a ride with a local operator.
"With the boost in passengers, we will also be looking to welcome new drivers to the company.”
Ash Kebriti, UK general manager, Uber, said: “Every month, we see thousands of people in towns and cities across the UK where we currently don’t operate open the Uber app and try to request a trip.
"Launching this pilot of Local cab in Plymouth is an exciting first step in connecting these riders with local operators so that eventually the Uber app. can be used anywhere in the country.”
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