Uber in Hungary: Secures dispatching license and launches in Budapest with game-changing partnership!

After overcoming obstacles, Uber in Hungary celebrates a triumph as it secures a dispatching license and launches in Budapest with a game-changing partnership, as confirmed by the communications agency representing its Hungarian division.

According to Telex, following approvals from both the Budapest Transport Centre and the National Transport Authority, Uber is set to launch in Budapest on the 16th of April, 2024, marking the completion of the official approval process.

With the green light obtained, Uber’s team is now focused on recruiting drivers who can join the platform within days. The eagerly anticipated service is slated to debut in Budapest during early summer.

Uber in Hungary: Upcoming plans

Uber plans to enter the Hungarian market in partnership with Főtaxi, with the licence application filed in February by F-Mobilitás Corporation, a subsidiary of Főtaxi.

In an internal letter, Főtaxi assured its drivers that Uber’s return would bring benefits, promising more rides and revenue without changing billing methods or membership fees.

Főtaxi also reaffirmed its status as the official taxi transport partner for key events and locations like Liszt Ferenc International Airport, Balaton Sound and the Sziget Festival.

The company plans to enter the Budapest market as a separate service, ensuring that the existing Főtaxi app and operations remain unaffected. Uber clarified that the Főtaxi app will continue as usual, while the Uber app will facilitate rides with Uber drivers specifically for Uber Taxi services.

Elek Nagy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Lexholding Ltd, emphasised the importance of staying ahead in passenger transport by partnering with Uber, a pioneer in app-based transportation technology, enabling customers to access services through both the Főtaxi and Uber in Hungary apps.

According to Portfolio, Uber’s recent turnaround under CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has led to a shift in strategy, with the company now seeking partnerships with local governments and taxi companies worldwide.