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For some reason, Uber in Denmark was never cheaper than taxis. And this despite that practically every taxi here is a high-end Mercedes (and priced accordingly)
by aedron 10y ago
For some reason, Uber in Denmark was never cheaper than taxis. And this despite that practically every taxi here is a high-end Mercedes (and priced accordingly). So Uber skirted regulations and were still not cheaper than the overpriced and politically protected taxi services. Can't say that I am going to miss them. Shame though, because the taxi services here badly needs competition.
- doppel 10y agoMy experience is that Uber was roughly ~20% cheaper overall. The good outcome is that the taxi companies ramped up, got out a decent app (with most of the features from the Uber app) and we got discussion and even law changes about how Taxis operate (though not necessarily all for the better).
- distances 10y agoFinland got some updates to taxi law, too, and Uber stays illegal (drivers will be prosecuted for providing an unlicensed taxi service). Sounds like a fair outcome.
- jpkeisala 10y agoThis I did not understand either. I did try Uber few times in Copenhagen and instead of new Mercedes that I usually get as taxi I was picked up by some small hatchback and still end up paying pretty much the same. Also, taxi apps are good here.
- StavrosK 10y agoWhy do they need competition, if even the competition didn't manage to be better? What's the new company going to do differently?
- runeks 10y ago> And this despite that practically every taxi here is a high-end Mercedes (and priced accordingly). A Mercedes used as a taxi in Denmark is significantly cheaper than one for personal use. We have a very high tax on cars for personal use in Denmark (~170%), which does not apply to vehicles for commercial/industrial use, like taxis. So for the taxi companies, buying a taxi Mercedes costs roughly what a Toyota costs for personal use. http://www.skat.dk/SKAT.aspx?oid=2244599&vid=0&lang=us http://www.skat.dk/SKAT.aspx?oid=2244599&vid=0&lang=us