06/26/2024
The Uber Taxi service is offered thanks to an alliance with TaxExpress in Colombia, which will allow drivers to increase their earnings by up to 30%.
Under this modality, this Uber option already operates in cities such as Bogota, Cali, Medellin and Barranquilla.
Within these cities, Medellín taxi drivers are consolidated as the best in the countryaccording to user ratings in the Uber app. With an average of 4.96 starssurpass their colleagues from Bogotá and Cali, positioning themselves as the most friendly, respectful and helpful.
“This recognition reflects the success of the Uber Taxi category and the excellent experience that users have with Paisa drivers,” said Camilo Segura, Uber communications manager for the Andean region.
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That is why 4,600 taxi drivers in Medellín have joined the platform, generating additional profits of up to 30%. In addition, they benefit from the safety tools offered by Uber, such as the possibility of sharing the journey with trusted contacts, the quick call button to 123 and audio recording during the trip.
The manager assured that Uber Taxi has been very well received in Medellín, driven by economic diversification and increased tourism in the city. “More and more drivers are joining the platform, looking for a source of income that allows them to improve their quality of life.”
The alliance between Uber and TaxExpress has been fundamental to the success of Uber Taxi. “This initiative demonstrates that the benefits of technology can reach everyone,” said José Alejandro Hernández, general manager of TaxExpress.
And he added: “More than 19,000 drivers across the country already generate additional earnings through the platform, and we hope to continue growing.”
That is how Uber Taxi is emerging as an increasingly popular mobility option in Medellínoffering users a safe, reliable and efficient service, and drivers, an opportunity to increase their income and improve their quality of life.
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Additionally, in April of this year, Uber launched its Uber Taxi service in Barranquilla and announced that it will arrive in Santa Marta in the coming weeks. The objective is to increase its base of 17,000 drivers and improve mobility in these cities of the Caribbean region.
In this way, the service is provided thanks to the alliance between Uber and TaxExpress, ensuring that Drivers who sign up can increase their earnings by up to 30%. This modality is already operating in other cities, such as Bogotá, Cali and Medellín.
“The Uber Taxi option combines the best of traditional mobility with the innovation and technology of the Uber app. We are committed to promoting economic development,” Segura told La República.
Besides, Uber assured that this service is one of the safest, most efficient and comfortable mobility options for passengers and drivers. The application includes functions such as communication with the emergency line, among others, to guarantee users’ peace of mind.
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