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| Author: | edders23 [ Fri May 19, 2017 4:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Gett recruits hailo founder |
http://www.standard.co.uk/business/taxi-app-gett-puts-london-cabbie-in-driving-seat-as-it-takes-on-uber-a3540301.html Israeli taxi app Gett has hired a former London cabbie to lead its drive against Uber as it capitalises on unrest at its US rival. Russell Hall, who was a taxi driver for 33 years before founding Hailo, is joining as head of driver operations to become the main point of contact for Gett drivers. The Volkswagen-backed company, which allows users to book licensed cabs, said hiring Hall would help it “achieve its aim of putting drivers first”. It comes as San Francisco-based Uber grapples with discontent among its drivers, with unions pushing for more rights. Hall, who left Hailo when it was sold last year to Mercedes-Benz owner Daimler, said: “Gett are very ambitious in taking on Uber – that would be the message to the general public, but also to London taxi drivers.” Gett’s UK managing director Matteo De Renzi said: “Gett is growing incredibly quickly so we want to ensure that drivers remain at the heart of our business. This makes this role more important than ever.” |
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