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Uber-style taxi app backed by Sir Richard Branson enjoys rapid growth

Uber competitor Hailo has announced a 200% year-on-year growth for its ‘Hailo for Business’ programme.

The programme, which targets business travellers, has also expanded its service worldwide and now has a presence in cities including London, Paris, Singapore and Tokyo.

Launched in November 2011, the London-based taxi app has received investment from the likes of Sir Richard Branson, and counts Amazon.co.uk and law firm Olswang amongst its clients.

The firm’s push for more business travellers has also been bolstered by partnerships with points company Avios, British Airways and Iberia Plus.

Andrew Pinnington, Chief Executive Officer at Hailo, commented: “Ground transportation in business is all about trust, reliability and control which can now be delivered through innovative use of technology. Customers need to know they can get from A to B as efficiently, safely and cost effectively as possible.

“Our Hailo for Business service is proving time and again that the our technology platform combined with the experience and professionalism of licensed taxi drivers delivers on all those measures. Hailo gives business customers control and complete visibility of their ground transportation costs.”

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