Uber now available in Malta and arrives to compete with other established transport companies such as Bolt, Ecabs, Ryde y Hi Cabs. Its platform allows users to request a taxi service from their location, check the price and estimated time to their destination and information about the driver who will provide the service.
The app could previously be downloaded in Malta, but the user received a notification that Uber had no coverage on the island.
According to Uber, the app was opened more than 10,000 in 2021 and 80,000 in 2019. Mainly by tourists and students arriving on the island and looking for alternative means of transport.
Drivers working for Uber will have access to the member protection programme, which includes various compensation payments for loss of earnings in case of trip accidents, injuries or hospitalisations.
At its launch, Uber is offering incentives to both passengers and drivers. For passengers, they will be offered five trips with a 50 % discount using the promotion code: UBERMALTA. And for drivers who join, discounts on the service fare and incentives for referring other drivers.
Uber prices in Malta vs Bolt
According to a test we conducted today on the app, a journey between the LOVE monument in St Julians and the Triton Fountain in Valletta costs €11.87 on UBER, while on Bolt it is €7.9.
It should be noted that these apps update the prices of their services according to the timetable and demand. However, the fact that UBER is already available in Malta means a possibility of market competition that will undoubtedly benefit mainly the users.
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