Hailo: Throwing Itself Into the Lyft/Uber Mix
Hailo celebrates official launch in Atlanta this month.
A new app "that gets you a ride in two taps" is here. Hailo's mission is to bring 100's of taxis to residents and visitors through an app that makes ordering and paying for a regular cab, more of an Uber-like experience.
About Hailo:
- A Hailo hail is accepted around the world every two seconds from Hailo's global network of drivers.
- Hailo is available in London, New York, across Ireland, Toronto, Chicago, Boston, Madrid, Barcelona, Washington DC, Montreal, Osaka and Atlanta.
- Founded by three taxi drivers and three internet entrepreneurs (check out the team), Hailo has raised $100M from the best investors anywhere, including Union Square Ventures, Accel Partners, Wellington Partners, Atomico Ventures and Sir Richard Branson.
- Hailo is available as a free download from the iTunes App Store and Google Play.
- They have formed partnerships with local organizations, such as the Metro Atlanta Chamber and Invest Atlanta.
A few choice quotes:
- "We've had our sights set on expanding to Atlanta in order to help modernize its taxi system with on-demand hailing from your phone -- seamlessly accepting credit cards for all rides," said Kevin Hatfield, Co-President of Hailo North America. "Atlantans now have access to easy transportation both in and out of the perimeter, making life a little more convenient with safe, reliable rides at the push of a button."
- "We are pleased to welcome Hailo to Atlanta, the global hub of mobile technology development," said Gregg Simon, director, technology industry development at the Metro Atlanta Chamber. "Hailo will certainly help make life a little easier for our busy residents."
- "Atlanta is in good company as we join other cities around the world in welcoming Hailo as a safe transportation option," said Kevin Johnson, senior economic development officer of Invest Atlanta. "We love to see technology leveraged as a tool to help Atlantans get where they want to go affordably and safely, which is why we're excited about Hailo's launch."
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