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New Taxi Service Rolled Out In Clare

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A new taxi service is now available in Clare. As part of a major national expansion, online Platform Bolt will be making over 150 licensed drivers available in this county. There are currently just 464 taxi drivers operating in Clare, which is the second fewest in the province. Bolt Senior General Manager for Ireland, Kimberly Hurd is confident their service will substantially improve local connectivity.

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New Taxi Service Rolled Out In Clare

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We're delighted to be launching in County Claire front today, meaning people across the county can now book a bolt taxi through the app. Our service is available 24, seven ambassadors can request a taxi and be connected to a local license driver all through the bolt app. Everything actually happens in the app. You can see your estimated fare up front, track your taxi driver in real time, see their details and even message directly with them, which makes journeys much simpler and more transparent. How many bull taxi can we expect to see operating in Claire and what hours would it be operating from? There are over 150 license drivers based in County Claire and they can now accept trips through bolt. Not just that, we're launching with a 5% commission for them, allowing drivers to keep more of what they earn. This launches about making it easier for people in Claire to get reliable transport, whether that's for a daily commute a night out or getting home safely when it's busy.

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