Free Now (service)
| Industry | Mobility-as-a-Service |
|---|---|
| Predecessors | mytaxi, Hailo, Clever Taxi |
| Headquarters | Hamburg , Germany |
| Area served | Germany, UK, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Poland, France, Austria and Greece |
| Key people | Thomas Zimmermann (CEO) |
Is FreeNow good in Barcelona?
I don't think Lyft is available, and Uber has spotty coverage in Barcelona due to ongoing legal troubles with the city government. The best app to use is Freenow, which is like uber but allows you to tap into the taxi network to digitally hail a ride, you can also schedule a taxi for later.
Does Freenow work in Europe?
Get around like a local. Use FREENOW to book taxis and more in 150+ cities across 9 European countries.
Which taxi app is used in Barcelona?
Book your official taxi with the Barcelona AMB Taxi App.AMB is the official taxi association of Barcelona.
Does Spain use Freenow?
Is FREENOW owned by Uber?
Free Now, which was previously called Hailo and then My Taxi, is owned as a joint venture by German car giants BMW and Mercedes-Benz owner Daimler. It operates in around 100 European cities and is the leading taxi hire service in Ireland, operating in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford.
Is free now only black cabs?
We offer Taxis (Black Cab) and Private Hire Vehicles (Ride). Passengers requesting a Black Cab can choose between a standard Black Cab, an XL Black Cab (Vito) or an EV Black Cab (LEVC & Nissan Dynamo). EV Black Cabs are currently only available in London.
Is free now the same as my taxi?
mytaxi is FREE NOW.It's about your individual journey while travelling around your city. We're here to get you where you need to go as quickly and conveniently as possible. Just like mytaxi, FREE NOW is available in over 100 European cities, so you can still rely on the same, great service.
What do they use instead of Uber in Barcelona?
Bolt, FREENOW and Cabify are most commonly used, and it's worth checking them all to compare prices. Often, you'll get introductory offers if you've not used an app before. The public transport in Barcelona is excellent, and a cheaper alternative to Uber.