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France – Taxify launches in Paris

09 October 2017

Estonia-based Uber rival Taxify has launched in Paris, reports the Local.fr. Taxify stated that it will be 10% cheaper than Uber and it will pay its drivers more. Taxify, which is backed by financially backed by Chinese ride-sharing firm Didi Chuxing, added that it has 2,000 drivers who will be operating in Paris. "Taxify will take 15 percent commission (from drivers), while Uber takes 25 percent,” Taxify CEO and co-founder, Markus Villig. “That will enable drivers to earn more and be more happy. And a happy driver makes for a happy customer.”  However, National Taxi Drivers Union (UNT) has said it plans to file a legal complaint that argues that the name of the new app - Taxify - may confuse customers and lead them to think they are hailing a regular taxi. Taxify operates in 19 countries across Europe, Africa and the Middle East and launched in London last month.