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Priority Pickup Taxi Apps

The iHail App Allows You to Enjoy High-Priority Pickup For An Extra Fee

— March 24, 2016 — Tech
A new taxi app called iHail is bidding to make it easier than ever for people in New Zealand to book a taxi near them and pay for their fares without having to pull out any cash or cards.

Developed by Australian taxi dispatch company MTData, the app is similar to Uber in that it allows users to track the location of taxis using GPS and pay for fare through the app. However, iHail also offers some unique features such as the ability to jump the queue of passengers via the payment of a fee.

This taxi app works via an open platform and is designed to work with any and all taxi companies, enabling widespread use. Ultimately, iHail looks to be a worthy addition to the burgeoning taxi service sector, seeing as how it makes it easier than ever for passengers to get where they need to go.

Trend Themes
1. Cashless Payment - The iHail app allows users to pay for their taxi fares without cash or cards, highlighting the trend of cashless payment in the transportation industry.
2. Queue Jumping - iHail offers a unique feature where users can pay a fee to jump the queue of passengers, demonstrating the trend of prioritizing convenience and efficiency in taxi service.
3. Open Platform Integration - With its open platform design, iHail aims to work with any and all taxi companies, showcasing the trend of integrating multiple service providers into a single convenient app.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - The iHail app and its innovative features present opportunities for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry, especially in the realm of taxi services.
2. Mobile Payment - The cashless payment functionality of iHail reflects the growing trend and potential for disruptive innovation in the mobile payment industry, specifically within the transportation sector.
3. Dispatch Services - iHail's integration with existing taxi dispatch companies like MTData suggests potential for disruptive innovation in the dispatch services industry by offering advanced features to enhance customer experience.
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