First City-Licensed Taxi App Launching in Toronto Tomorrow

Hailo Founder & CEO in Toronto for interviews to mark app's North American debut

TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2012 /CNW/ - The taxi landscape in Toronto will be changed on Wednesday, September 26 with the official launch of the first city-licensed app-based taxi company: Hailo. With Hailo, Torontonians can book and pay for a taxi with two taps on the screen of their smartphone - at the same rate as a regular taxi ride.

Hailo launched in London, England, and with more than 400,000 downloads and 2,000 five-star reviews on the iTunes app store, it is the world's largest taxi app. The Toronto launch marks Hailo's first foray into North America.

What:	Interviews about Hailo and the role of technology in the city's taxi industry. Interviews can cover:
			● Why Toronto's taxi industry is broken, and how technology can fix it ● The need for innovative solutions to today's transportation issues ● The advantages of an app-based taxi system for passengers and drivers

Who:	Jay Bregman, Founder and CEO, Hailo
	Justin Raymond, President, Hailo Canada
	Russell Hall and Louis Seta, Hailo Driver Partners
When:	Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Where:	Interviews can be conducted on-site at the Hailo office located at 219 Queen Street East. Hailo taxis and drivers will be available for photo / video needs. Interviews can also be conducted on location or by telephone.

 

SOURCE: Hailo Network Canada

Amanda Gun-Munro
Veritas Communications
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