Taxify
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Formerly called
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mTakso |
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| Industry | Transportation network company |
| Founded | August 2013 |
| Founder | Markus Villig |
| Headquarters | Tallinn, Estonia |
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Area served
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25 cities in Europe, Africa, West Asia and Mexico |
| Products | Mobile app |
| Services | Transportation network company |
| Website | taxify |
Taxify OÜ, formerly called mTakso is an Estonian international transportation network company headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia. As of March 2017, Taxify operates in 18 countries and 25 cities in Europe, Western Asia, Africa and Mexico. The company develops and operates the Taxify mobile application, which allows people to request a taxi or private driver from their smartphone.
Taxify was founded by Markus Villig (then only 19 years old, a high-school student) in 2013, with a vision to aggregate all Tallinn and Riga taxis into one platform. The service was launched in August 2013 and in 2014, Taxify started expanding internationally. Since its founding, Taxify has raised over €2 million in investments from various investors.
Taxify application is available for IOS, Android and Windows Phone. Riders must download Taxify app from Apple Store, Google Play or Windows Store, set up a profile and choose a payment method: cash, card, credit card or mobile billing carrier (available in Estonia). Once the rider has confirmed the pick-up location, requested a ride and the driver has accepted, rider can see the driver’s name and car details. After the ride is finished both driver and rider can rate each other. Taxify uses this feedback to keep the quality of the service high.
Taxify has stressed the importance of safety for customers. All drivers undergo a criminal background check and in-person training. Drivers are also required to be at least 21 years old and have had a driver's license for at least 3 years. Taxify has a zero-tolerance policy against alcohol and drug use.
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