interviews: Sara del Sal
In an update for Italys transportation industry Uber has revealed a partnership with itTaxi, the top taxi dispatch service in the country. This collaboration expands Uber’s reach to over 90 cities, including Trieste, bringing around 12,000 taxi drivers on board with the Uber app.
The move to include cities showcases Uber’s commitment to improving accessibility and convenience for users nationwide. However, this partnership also sheds light on the tensions between taxi services and modern ride hailing platforms.
Interestingly Uber’s pricing model in Trieste differs from that in areas, where fares have been noted to be higher than taxi rates. This price difference may prompt travelers to carefully weigh their transportation choices.
As Uber makes its debut in the Trieste market it introduces a perspective to the city’s transportation scene. The reception of Uber’s services by residents and visitors remains uncertain as factors, like convenience and pricing are expected to influence adoption rates.
