We are excited to share that Freenow has officially been acquired by Lyft, a leading ride-hailing company. This marks a major step forward and opens new opportunities for growth — benefiting you, your riders, and the broader European taxi and mobility industry.
What does this mean for you?
Freenow is still the same app and experience with the same team supporting you today. Over time, you'll see additional benefits, including an improved product experience, better navigation and support systems, increased visibility around earnings and more rewarding incentives. We also expect more rides - especially from those visiting from the U.S. or Canada!
Taxi at the heart of Freenow
Lyft has a proven driver-centric model and is committed to the taxi community. Freenow will continue operating in over 150 cities across nine European countries, with a fair and transparent commission model. Lyft will adopt Freenow’s existing and successful regulatory framework.
What is Lyft?
Lyft is a leading North American ride hailing platform that offers rideshare, bikes, and scooters all in one app. In 2024, 44 million riders took 828 million rides across the U.S. and Canada. Lyft technology also enables bikeshare programs in 55+ cities across 16 countries throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East, and South America, including Santander Cycles in London, Bicing in Barcelona, bicimad in Madrid.
Our leadership and team, including our local Driver Services and Driver Offices - continue to be here for you!
Thank you for being part of Freenow!