Leading taxi app, FREENOW, is joining efforts with bp to support all drivers on the platform.
Through this collaboration with bp, the company takes a step forward by providing additional benefits that give drivers up to 25% off pay-as-you-go (PAYG) rates across the entire bp pulse electric charging network, including fast, rapid, and ultra-fast chargers, and discounted fuel at all UK bp branded sites.
Currently, 70% of FREENOW’s taxi trips in the UK are done with zero-emission capable black cabs and this percentage is expected to grow as more drivers switch to EV vehicles in the upcoming years.
However, FREENOW is also aware that the high costs associated with purchasing or renting EV taxis mean that not all drivers were able to make this transition.
To ensure those drivers don’t get penalised and can still get support through this cost-of-living crisis before they transition to an electric vehicle, FREENOW is also including fuel discounts as part of the agreement with bp.
Andrew Hurdle, Network Commercial Director at bp pulse, said: “We’re delighted to be working with FREENOW to offer their drivers discounted EV charging and fuel through the bp Fuel and Charge Card, helping more drivers make the switch to electric with access to our network of on-the-go charging.”
Nour Rasamny, Head of Operations at FREENOW UK, said: “Passengers and drivers are our number one priority at FREENOW. While we offer a wide range of EV taxi options to our passengers, we also want to continue to support drivers with EV charging.
"This collaboration with bp pulse allows us to offer drivers on the FREENOW app a great package that ensures they have access to EV charging while also supporting drivers who weren’t yet able to make the transition to an EV with fuel discounts and other perks.
“By reducing reliance on private cars in city centres and promoting the use of shared vehicles, we can change the way we move around our cities.
"At FREENOW, we know this change requires collaboration, and that is why we will continue to work closely with our partners' drivers and passengers to drive this change forward.”
FREENOW is committed to making cities more accessible and less congested by offering diverse, and accessible transport options for all.
This collaboration with bp is helping work towards this overall commitment by facilitating access to reliable, convenient EV charging at fast, rapid and ultra-fast speeds in the city, as well as high quality fuel.
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