FREENOW
Taxis, private cars, and carsharing.
What's New
v12.0.4New interface for comparing travel modes by price and time.
FREENOW (formerly MyTaxi) bridged the gap between the old world of street-hail taxis and the new world of digital apps. By onboarding licensed taxi drivers, it offered a regulated, safe, and highly professional alternative to the 'gig economy' ride-hailing apps. Backed by BMW and Mercedes-Benz, it exudes automotive professionalism.
What It Does
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Taxi: Book a licensed taxi. In many cities, this grants access to bus lanes, beating traffic that Uber/Bolt sits in.
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Ride: Private Hire Vehicles (PHV) with fixed pricing.
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Carsharing: Rent cars from ShareNow, Miles, or Zity directly through the app to drive yourself.
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Micromobility: Full integration of Voi, Tier, and Dott scopes/bikes.
Who It's For
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Business Travelers: The reliability of pre-booking a taxi is often higher than a ride-share.
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Speed Freaks: The bus lane access for taxis is a legit cheat code in gridlocked cities like London or Madrid.
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Corporate Accounts: Seamless billing integration for companies.
Key Features
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Driver Favorites: You can't choose a specific driver, but the algorithm prioritizes highly rated drivers.
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Taxi XL: Specific booking for van taxis for groups or luggage.
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Eco Options: Filter for electric vehicles only.
Pricing & Monetization
FREENOW offers the choice: Fixed Price (Ride) or Metered Price (Taxi). This empowers the user to gamble on traffic (Meter) or pay for certainty (Fixed).
Privacy & Data Usage
Strong European data protection standards rooted in its German ownership.
Our Verdict
If you need to get to the airport and traffic is bad, FREENOW is the only app that matters because of the Taxi/Bus Lane access. That single feature justifies the download. As a general mobility aggregator, it is incredibly comprehensive.
The Good
- +Access to official Taxis (bus lanes!)
- +Integrates Carsharing fleets
- +High reliability for pre-booking
The Trade-off
- −Taxi fares can be higher than VTC
- −Pre-authorization holds on cards can be annoying
Verified Voices
"The only app I trust for early morning airport runs."
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it more expensive?
Taxi rates are regulated, so they don't surge like Uber, but the base rate is higher.
Technical Specs
- DeveloperIntelligent Apps GmbH
- Version12.0.4
- Size180 MB
- Last UpdatedJanuary 5, 2026
- LicenseFree