Freenow partners with Seven Taxis

Ireland's No.1 taxi app Freenow partners with leading local taxi service Seven Taxis to enhance taxi offering for passengers in Kilkenny

• Partnership will see Freenow and Sevens Taxis join forces to establish the largest taxi fleet in Co. Kilkenny

• New range of services will be available to passengers across Kilkenny via the Freenow app 

Kilkenny, Ireland – 19 March 2024: Ireland’s no.1 taxi app Freenow, has today announced a partnership with Sevens Taxis, the 24/7 phone operator taxi company based in Kilkenny, which will combine their transport offerings with the aim of delivering an enhanced taxi service in the region. 

This partnership between Sevens Taxis and Freenow will result in the largest taxi fleet available in Co. Kilkenny with a combined driver base of over 100 drivers. Existing Sevens Taxis passengers will now have the option of booking a taxi directly via the Freenow app, in addition to the Sevens Taxis phone line. Through the Freenow app passengers will have access to a range of services including pre-bookings via the “pre-book” option, 6/7/8 seater van taxis, wheelchair-accessible vehicles, EV vehicles and will be able to make their payments via Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Debit Card or cash.

Seven Taxis began its journey in 2007 and was established by Eddie and Emer Fenlon. As a result of the new partnership, the existing Sevens fleet will join Freenow’s fleet to provide passengers throughout Kilkenny with greater access and flexibility when it comes to booking taxis. Sevens Taxi drivers will also avail of the benefits of using the Freenow app including access to evolving app technology and tools, and wider Freenow driver partner incentives and initiatives.   

Discussing the partnership, Eddie Fenlon, Co-Owner of Sevens Taxis, said: “From humble beginnings as a family-run enterprise, we have grown into a high-performing taxi operator with an excellent fleet of drivers and a service that communities throughout Kilkenny rely upon for flexible and convenient transport.

“We take great pride in providing important public transport for people across the county and we’re delighted that this partnership will benefit our regular and future passengers with greater vehicle access and new booking options, especially during peak hours. We are excited about joining forces with a national and innovative taxi provider like Freenow which is committed to delivering quality passenger and driver experiences, and we look forward to delivering an even better service together.”

Charlie Gleeson, General Manager of Freenow Ireland said: “It is wonderful to announce our new partnership with Eddie and Emer Fenlon, as well as the entire Sevens Taxis team. This partnership marks an important milestone for Freenow, as we combine our existing app technology, mobility offering and driver partners with the quality service and excellent driver fleet established by leading local operator Sevens Taxis. We are continuing to expand and enhance our offering at Freenow for drivers and passengers alike, and with operations growing across the country in locations including Dublin, Cork, Waterford and Limerick, we are delighted to support the mobility needs of people in Kilkenny now too.” 

For further information, please visit www.free-now.com/ie/local-taxi-operators-ireland/ 

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ABOUT Freenow: 

Freenow is the Mobility Super App with the largest vehicle choice for consumers across Europe available in 9 markets and in over 150 cities. Users can access all types of mobility services within a single app including public transport services, taxis, private hire vehicles, car sharing, e-scooters, e-bikes and e-mopeds. Freenow aggregates numerous mobility brands with the ambition to make urban mobility more efficient and sustainable without adding new vehicles on the street. The German based company is backed by the BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz Mobility. In total, around 1,200 employees in more than 26 offices work for the services of Freenow, which is led by CEO Thomas Zimmermann.  

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