Taxi-hailing company Bolt is entering the Irish market and customers from today will be able to order taxis on the Bolt app.
Bolt said that over 1,000 taxi drivers in Ireland have already signed up to what it called "the driver-friendly alternative".
It said it was launching here during a difficult period for drivers and is only charging taxi drivers 10% commission.
Bolt, previously known as Taxify, said its mission is to make urban travel easier, quicker and more reliable. It has more than 30 million users in over 35 countries across Europe and Africa.
Founded by Markus Villig, it launched in 2013 and its investors include Daimler and TransferWise co-founder Taavet Hinrikus.
Customers here can order taxis via the Bolt app, with options including Bolt Shield, where the car has a protective shield, and Bolt Green, for a hybrid or electric taxi.
33% of cars on the Bolt platform in Ireland are hybrid or electric, and over 66% have protective shields, with these numbers set to rise.
Luke Mackey, Country Manager for Bolt Ireland, said that with the Irish economy reopening gradually this week, it is crucial to provide a safe and responsible way for people to move around.
"The arrival of Bolt will support the renewal of our urban economies as well as introducing choice and fairness in a taxi market that needs competition," Mr Mackey said.
"We will do that by providing perks to taxi users and putting more money in drivers' pockets, with lower commission and more transparency," he added.
