Cabify has started working in Bilbao
The Spanish transport company Cabify has started operating in the Basque Country today, in Bilbao and in the surrounding area, so that it will offer the VTC service in the capital city with Ube. In this context, tension with the taxi sector is evident.
Cabify's tour of Bilbao.
Cabify, the Spanish platform that provides on-demand transport services, began its journey in Bilbao today. The company will carry out a progressive deployment of VTC licensed vehicles , although it has not yet confirmed the exact number of licences it will launch in the capital city.
The service has been in operation since this morning. Through the mobile app, routes can be booked and prices (which vary depending on demand) are available. For example, a trip from EiTB headquarters to the Arenal near San Mamés costs 13.60 euros. The route to Loiu airport is 31.31 euros. However, the user knows the price before booking.
Six years ago there was a controversy in the market over the establishment of Uber and now Cabify has started offering a service with VTC licensing. In Bilbao there are currently fewer than 800 taxi licenses, and it is expected that this new introduction will once again generate controversy in the sector.
In general, Cabify has more than 50 million registered users and operates in several cities in Spain and Latin America. Landing in the Basque Country is a further step in its expansion strategy.
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