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Go Taxi App Launches Electric Vehicles Service

Go Taxi, the ride hailing app on the Isle of Wight, has launched a new category on its app through which customers can now book an electric vehicle for their journeys over the festive period.

The company said that the decision to invest and launch four electric vehicles is its first step towards its commitment to, zero-emission travel anywhere on the Island.

Co-Founder and Managing Director of Go Taxi, Kev Barton, said:

“We are very proud to be able to go forward greener and launch our EV Taxi service across the Island today.

"Electric vehicles are the future – and will mean a smoother, more pleasant ride for our passengers, as well as helping the Island's eco credentials. Our goal when we created our taxi booking app was to deliver a zero carbon, reliable and friendly service for all of our customers.”

The Go Taxi app allows users to see the nearest registered taxi and hail them from their smartphone. Other features of the app include the facility to make bookings in advance, fare estimates, tracking of your trip and sharing your trip with friends and family.

Go Taxi is already partnering with over 15 well-known local taxi operators and looking to increase the number of drivers it has across the Island in the coming weeks to provide a much-needed Islandwide service over the festive period.

New users can get 20% off their first trip, simply using promo code XMAS20 when booking between November 12 and January 4.

The Go Taxi app is available for iOS and Android users here.

Bookings can also be made via the website www.gotaxi-iow.co.uk or by calling 01983 864000.

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