Where is free now available?
For Private Hire Vehicles, our operating area is zones 1-6 within London (excluding the district of Epping Forest), and the area surrounding the following major airports: Gatwick. Heathrow.
Where does FREE NOW cover?
For Private Hire Vehicles, our operating area is zones 1-6 within London (excluding the district of Epping Forest), and the area surrounding the following major airports: Gatwick. Heathrow.
What app is FREE NOW?
With FREENOW, the Mobility Super App, you can book taxis and more. We're also in 9 countries across Europe, so you can use the app wherever you go. WHAT CAN YOU DO? Forget about cash, and pay in the app in seconds.
Is FREE NOW international?
FREENOW and Karhoo are rolling out the service across European markets, including Austria, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom.
Is FREE NOW available in Italy?
With thousands of taxis in Italy, we'll get you where you need to go quickly.
Is free now only in Ireland?
Use FREENOW to book taxis and more in 150+ cities across 9 European countries.
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.
How do I install FREENOW?
- Open the 'App Store' or 'Google Play Store' on your mobile device.
- Using the search bar, type in 'FREENOW' and download it!
- Repeat the same steps to keep your FREENOW app updated!
Why is it called FREENOW?
“I've worked in marketing for more than 20 years. The name itself, like all new names, can feel a little bit strange at the beginning, but really it's what the brand is about that matters,” he tells Fora. “The Free Now brand is about bringing freedom of mobility to passengers. That's where it comes from.
Do you pay for FREENOW via app?
Paying by credit or debit card
Rather than rummaging for cash or change, just pay by card via the app and be on your way in an instant! Store multiple cards in your FREE NOW app and select one as your preferred payment method.
How many countries is FREENOW in?
Get around like a local. Use FREENOW to book taxis and more in 150+ cities across 9 European countries.
Does FREENOW work in Europe?
FREENOW is available in over 100 cities in 9 different countries across Europe.
Who owns FREENOW?
FREE NOW and Kapten are both part of the BMW and Daimler mobility joint venture that was announced in early 2019. FREE NOW (formerly mytaxi) is the UK's number one black cab app and has been active since 2011.
Can I use FreeNow in Spain?
150+ European cities
Travelling to the UK, Ireland, Austria, Portugal, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, or Poland? Great news, you can continue using your FREE NOW app to get around. That's right, you can use the FREE NOW app in over 150 European cities. Tap below to discover if it's available where you're headed.
Can you use FreeNow in France?
Important: Carsharing is currently not available in the UK. Only available in Germany, Austria, Spain, France, Poland and Italy. Our Carsharing can be driven anywhere, however, it must be returned, and the trip can only end back in the operating area of the city from which you began your trip.
Can you tip on FreeNow?
Passengers can tip the driver directly from their app before, during or up to 1 hour after the trip is completed. Tips can only be added as a percentage through the app; either 10%, 15% or 20% on top of the fare.
What is Uber called in Ireland?
How do you order taxis in Ireland? So, if you are looking to order a taxi similar to Uber then the app 'FREENOW' is best to use. And yes the name is confusing, unfortunately, the taxis are not free.
Does FreeNow work in Lisbon?
FreeNow operates in various parts of Portugal, including major cities like Lisbon and Porto, as well as other regions such as Algarve, Aveiro, Braga, Coimbra, and many more.
Is Uber like FreeNow?
FreeNow operates just like the Uber app but instead of ordering you a rideshare, you get a local taxi. Here's how to get €5.00 for your 1st trip. Just like Uber and other rideshares, you don't need to speak Italian or even know the local language (it works all over Europe).
Is FreeNow 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 FreeNow in Portugal?
Travelling to the UK, Ireland, Austria, Portugal, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, or Poland? Great news, you can continue using your FREE NOW app to get around. That's right, you can use the FREE NOW app in over 150 European cities.
How do I pay cash on FREENOW?
Processing a payment with FREE NOW
After selecting passenger on board you are brought to the journey screen. Here you can see the payment method listed at the bottom of the screen, cash or account payment.
How do you tip a driver on FREENOW?
- Once your trip has been accepted, right through to when your trip has been completed, you'll be able to select a tip.
- Drag the trip information tab up.
- You'll see 'Tip for this trip'. Select a tip from 0%, 10%, 15% and 20%
- Drag the arrow in the top left-hand corner down to return to your trip.
What is the previous name of FREENOW?
On 1 July 2019, myTaxi was rebranded to FREENOW and has transformed from a taxi app into a fully integrated multi-mobility platform.
