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Freenow introduces fixed taxi fares in Düsseldorf and Nuremberg starting May 2025
Starting May 1, 2025, passengers in Düsseldorf and Nuremberg can book taxi rides at a fixed price. The new pricing regulations are based on the respective local taxi tariff ordinances and allow for transparent pricing before the journey begins. Freenow, a provider of a mobility platform focusing on taxis, will integrate the new model into its app from the start.
Calculation bases vary by city
The fixed prices are based on the regular taxi rates of the respective cities. In Nuremberg, the fare is calculated from the base price and the kilometer price. In Düsseldorf, the kilometer price as well as the expected travel time are included in the calculation.
Depending on the city, there are different ranges for deviations from the calculated price: In Nuremberg, adjustments between 0 and +25 percent are allowed, in Düsseldorf between -20 and +20 percent. These so-called tariff corridors allow a flexible response to market developments within the framework of legal regulations.
Planning Security for Passengers and Drivers
The fixed-price model is intended to ensure more transparency and planning security. Passengers know the price to be paid before the journey begins - regardless of traffic conditions or journey time. For drivers, the predictable pricing results in more calculable assignments.
"Many of our passengers ask as soon as they get in: 'What does the ride cost approximately?'. With the fixed price, we can give a clear answer. This builds trust - and relieves us of the pressure of constantly having to explain or discuss how the price is determined,”
says Sinan Ünlühan, a taxi entrepreneur from Nuremberg.
```Particular Relevance for Commuter Traffic and Tourism
In both cities, the offering is particularly aimed at business travelers, trade fair visitors, and tourists. Currently, over 160 taxis in Nuremberg are connected via Freenow. According to the provider, the fixed price option is intended to meet the needs of these target groups for reliable cost planning.
Expansion to Other Cities Possible
Whether and when other cities will adopt the fixed-price model is the responsibility of the local authorities. Freenow signals a general willingness to expand the offering to other locations, provided the local conditions allow it.
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