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Airport taxi monopoly ends

Travelers are now able to order taxis using the Gett app after landing at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport, ending Hadar-Lod Taxi’s monopoly on airport taxi services.  Also, taxis bringing passengers to the airport can now wait to pick up … Continue reading

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Israeli ride-sharers merge

Israeli ridesharing startups Gett and Juno are joining forces, in order to challenge larger rivals Uber and Lyft. Gett offers ride-hailing services in more than 80 cities around the world, including London, Moscow and New York. The taxi app Juno … Continue reading

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VW invests $300 million in Gett

German car giant Volkswagen has invested $300 million in Israel’s Gett.  Gett offers a range of transport and courier services in 60 cities worldwide including New York, London, and Moscow.  Ironically, Gett is a direct competitor to German taxi company … Continue reading

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TV ad with fast delivery

Israel’s Dov-e and Gett have teamed up with Coca-Cola Israel, to demonstrate fast response to a TV ad.  Dov-e receives an ultrasound signal from the TV ad and activates a smartphone app.  If the owner responds, the drinks are delivered … Continue reading

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Israeli London taxi cabs

BDS supporters can no longer use most London taxis, thanks to Israel’s Gett buying British black cab company Radio Taxis.  Gett becomes the UK’s largest black cab app, with half of all the licensed taxis in London.  The buyout was … Continue reading

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$10 rides through Manhattan traffic

Israel’s app-based company Gett is offering black cab rides between Manhattan’s 110th Street and Battery Park for just $10 plus tax and tip, irrespective of traffic. Gett is expected to take much of the business from current market leaders Uber … Continue reading

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