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🌍 We’re looking forward to the Web Summit in #Lisbon where FREENOW’s CEO, Thomas Zimmermann, will bring his expertise to a critical discussion: "Are Smart Cities Green?" As we advance towards electrification and energy efficiency, a critical question emerges: how do we ensure that green cities are not only sustainable but accessible to all? Join the panel on 14 November as Thomas explores the future of urban mobility and sustainable living at one of the world’s premier tech gatherings. Stay tuned for insights that could shape the cities of tomorrow! #WebSummit #SmartCities #Sustainability #FutureOfMobility

🚖 Join FREENOW at the European Taxi Fair in Cologne! 🚖 We’re excited to announce that FREENOW is attending the European Taxi Fair on November 8-9 at the Cologne Fair! You can already find us in Hall 1, Stand A24. Entry is free and the doors are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Don’t miss our panel discussion: 📢 Topic: Driving Taxis into the Future – Lessons from the PHV Crisis and Strategies to Strengthen the Taxi Industry 🕓 When: Friday, November 8, 4 p.m. Panelists: - Tino Schopf – Member of the Berlin House of Representatives, SPD Spokesperson for Transport Policy - Viktor Schneitler – Head of the Dusseldorf Road and Traffic Department - Alexander Mönch – President of FREENOW Germany & Austria Moderator: Tim Erhardt, Public Policy Lead at FREENOW Join us for a dynamic conversation on fair competition, regulatory insights, and the latest industry developments. We're looking forward to seeing you in Cologne! #EuropeanTaxiFair #Cologne #Taxi #FREENOW

FREENOW stands with the communities impacted by the DANA storms in Spain by working closely with local governments, coordinating with authorities and supporting Valencia’s taxi drivers on the ground in any way we can. In our commitment we are also teaming up with Cruz Roja Española to help raise vital funds for this cause. We’ve updated our Round Up to Donate feature so that all donations directly support the affected areas. While we know these efforts can’t undo the damage, we believe in solidarity and that every bit of help is necessary. With each FREENOW ride in Spain, you can round up your fare and contribute to relief efforts. Click here to offer your support 👉 https://lnkd.in/eAyFYZ88 #Valencia #Solidarity #RedCross #CruzRoja #CommunitySupport

We want to show our support and solidarity with all those affected by the recent severe weather event (DANA) impacting Valencia, Castilla-La Mancha and Andalusia. From all of us at FREENOW, we want extend our heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost loved ones and to those whose homes and businesses have been affected. For those seeking information about missing persons, the Valencian regional government has set up a helpline: +34 900 365 112. Today is also recognized as World Cities Day. Another reason to come together, support each other and focus on rebuilding in such challenging times. Our thoughts are with you on this difficult journey. Stay strong.

Announcement alert 🥁 FREENOW joins the IRU Family! We are thrilled to join the world road transport organisation, helping connect societies with safe, efficient & green mobility and logistics. As the voice of more than 3.5 million companies operating road and multimodal transport services in all global regions, IRU helps keep the world in motion. Joining IRU as a Member is a significant step for FREENOW, as we reinforce the focus on our core taxi business. Read more 👇 #FREENOW #IRU #SustainableTransport #UrbanMobility

🚖 FREENOW at Bits & Pretzels 2024: Celebrating Break-Even and Strategic Focus on Taxis! 🚖 We had an incredible time at Bits & Pretzels 2024 in Munich! Our CEO, Thomas Zimmermann, took part in a panel discussion alongside Lena Carla Waltle from The Pioneer to delve into FREENOW's exciting journey and strategic vision. 🌍 As the event’s official mobility partner, FREENOW ensured a smooth and premium taxi experience for attendees, during the three-day event. Here are some key highlights from our time at the event: 🚀 FREENOW has officially reached break-even! This huge milestone was driven by our Taxi-First strategy and 13% revenue growth compared to last year. Thomas emphasized how our focus on taxis underlines our commitment to long-term, sustainable growth. 🚕 🛴 🚗 Thomas shared FREENOW’s evolution from its early days as MyTaxi to becoming a multimodal platform across nine European countries, offering everything from taxis to e-bikes, carsharing, and scooters – all with a customer-first mindset. 🏙️ He also addressed the need for a level playing field in the mobility sector, particularly when balancing taxi services with private hire vehicles (PHV), as well as the importance of upfront fixed pricing – now available in cities like Munich, Berlin, and soon Frankfurt – to boost trust and transparency for users. Thomas perfectly captured the future of mobility, where shared services will dominate urban landscapes, offering convenient, safe, and sustainable alternatives to private vehicle ownership. 🚲 🚖 With a growing network of 150,000 drivers across Europe, we’re excited to keep leading the way in digitalizing and modernizing the taxi industry. #FREENOW #UrbanMobility #BitsAndPretzels2024 #SustainableGrowth #BreakEven #Leadership

FREENOW is a true game changer in the mobility industry. 🚀 This is how Tech Barcelona defines us in their article featuring an interview with our COO Aram Sargsyan following his participation with our Director of Engineering, Jaume Viñas Navas, at the Barcelona Tech Up Nights. We have evolved from our roots as "mytaxi" in Hamburg to become the only leading multi mobility app in Europe with taxi at its core. 🤩 With a tech hub in Barcelona, as Andrea Higa our engineering manager says, we are driving innovation to enhance user experience and promote sustainable transportation solutions. #FREENOW #UrbanMobility #SustainableTransport #Barcelona

We are excited to announce and welcome Danny O'Gorman as the new General Manager for Ireland! 🚖 🇮🇪 Timothy Arnold, General Manager Europe for FREENOW said: “We are excited to welcome Danny to lead the FREENOW Ireland team. With over a decade of experience in marketplace operations, logistics and sales, Danny brings a wealth of expertise in scaling teams, driving growth, and optimising operations. His background in managing large-scale projects and partnerships, along with his deep understanding of the Irish market, positions him perfectly to lead FREENOW's next phase of growth. We are confident that under Danny’s leadership, we will continue to expand our taxi offering in Ireland and deliver the best service for passengers and driver partners across the country.” Commenting on his appointment, Danny O'Gorman, the new General Manager for FREENOW Ireland, said: “I am thrilled to join FREENOW at such a pivotal time for the business in Ireland. The taxi industry remains at the core of our operations, and I am excited to build on the incredible legacy FREENOW has established here and across Europe. My top priority is to work closely with our valued driver partners and the dedicated team at FREENOW Ireland to strengthen our taxi offering in both our established cities and new locations.   Taking over from Charlie Gleeson, Danny’s appointment comes at a time when FREENOW is launching several new initiatives to address the evolving needs of passengers, such as the 🚕 Airport Prebook Promise and driver partners with the launch of the 🚖 FREENOW Taxi Marketplace. #FREENOW #Ireland #taxi #mobility

🚖 Leading the Way: FREENOW at Bits & Pretzels 2024! We're thrilled to announce that our CEO, Thomas Zimmermann, will be speaking at Bits & Pretzels 2024 in a fireside chat on "How to Lead the Taxi Industry in Europe: FREENOW’s Strategy for Success". Don’t miss his session on Sep 30, 12:40 PM, at the Academy Stage Hall, 5 where he will share FREENOW's vision and insights on the future of mobility. As the official shuttle service partner for the event, FREENOW is proud to ensure seamless mobility across Munich for all attendees. A big thank you to our business partner NIO for providing their state-of-the-art electric vehicles to help power this service. 🚗⚡ Together with our partners and the mobility community, we are excited to drive Europe’s mobility innovation forward. Thank you to Bits & Pretzels for this incredible collaboration! 🙌 #FREENOW #BitsAndPretzels #UrbanMobility #MobilityInnovation #ElectricVehicles #Sustainability #Partnerships #Bits24

We are just in the middle of EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK! On this occasion, Thomas Zimmermann, CEO of FREENOW, addresses our responsibility as a mobility platform to set a good example by voicing a vision of the future in which urban mobility is people-centric and prioritises shared public space. To achieve that, we are actively engaging with the public sector and collaborating with cities. 🏙 “The future cannot only be about technology. It has to talk about people, ways of moving, ways of working and ways of living together.” 🌟 Check out our latest blog post, published on the occasion of #EUMobilityWeek, featuring the FREENOW CEO Letter and highlighting some of our recent initiatives across Europe! Read more >> https://lnkd.in/eDwtV-jX #FREENOW #UrbanMobility #SmartCities #FutureOfMobility #taxi