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Amsterdam taxi drivers launch their own app to compete with Uber: This is a win-win, better for us and better for the passenger

Amsterdam taxi drivers launch their own app to compete with Uber: This is a win-win, better for us and better for the passenger

Taxi drivers in Amsterdam have launched their own ride-hailing app to compete with Uber and avoid high commission fees. The initiative seeks to provide a better service for passengers while allowing local drivers to maintain more control over their own earnings.

Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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