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Hailo and Google announce partnership

By Business & Finance
09 August 2016
Hailo taxi dublin William Murphy

Hailo has today announced that customers will be able to book Hailo taxis through Google Maps in Ireland.

The new ordering function will allow users see the estimated availability, price, and travel time to the destination they have requested directions for in Google Maps.

The new function goes live today on Android and iOS, making it easy for customers searching on Google Maps to make a decision about the quickest and most convenient way to get to their destination.

Google Map users can order a Hailo through the Ride Services tab that is positioned alongside the existing ‘walking’, ‘car’, ‘bike’ and ‘transit’ options in the Google Maps user interface.

Hailo is a Google Global Ride Service partner and the Hailo ordering function has been available to customers in the UK and Spain since March.

Tim Arnold, general manager of Hailo in Ireland, said: “Hailo carries 45,000 passengers every day in Ireland, offering customers a convenient, safe and accessible way to order a licensed taxi. The addition of the Hailo ordering function to Google Maps is a great way to make the Hailo customer journey even more convenient. Google Maps helps millions of people navigate their way around the world. The addition of Hailo to Google Maps in Ireland recognises the key role licensed taxis play as part of Ireland’s transport infrastructure.”

Photo: William Murphy