Flag's Driver Pledge!

[Rat Catcher]

I thought it was twice weekly. Once a week (a la mytaxi) suits me better. Maybe someone who has done a Flag job can clarify?

[Vikkiz]

AFAIK, they want to get card jobs to be paid daily. Not sure initially when they will be paying

[Rat Catcher]

Answered on the latest email:

Hi Stephen
 
Our Marketing has begun! Ensure you're on shift by showing 'Free' in the top right of the map. Digital exposure will now be increased daily as we grow our network. Thanks to all drivers on shift, we hope you enjoy the €5 Bonus on on top of each job in March.
 
 
Thank you for your continued support, we look forward to working with you and  providing you with a cost effective, fair service. We see drivers as partners not puppets and together we aim to ensure an excellent service to every passenger who requests a taxi using the app.

Kind Regards
The Flag Team

 
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Payment on card work every made every Tuesday and Friday.

[Korky]

Realistically, do you guys think flag has a chance of taking a decent slice of the market?  They must have reasonable finance behind them to be offering €5 bonus on each job... but do the public know about them?

[silverbullet]

No one in Dublin mentions them. Barring drivers with a gripe against MeinKabf.

[Rat Catcher]

I think it will succeed. It has already built some pretty impressive alliances. It's certainly the biggest threat to mytaxi as far as the Irish market is concerned.

[john m]

Do flag have any association with any motor manufacturer ?

[Rat Catcher]

It has some backing from Nissan - Used to be Datsun but more Renault these days.

[john m]

It has some backing from Nissan - Used to be Datsun but more Renault these days.

 So has Tim Arnold any input through his new job .

[Rat Catcher]

No.

[mercenary for hire]

It's gonna force Mytaxi to reduce their commission if enough of us sign up.One driver I spoke today called it 'flag it'...If anyone can take Mytaxi on these lads can.Whistle doesn't look likely to succeed.

[Rat Catcher]

You've nothing to lose by signing up. If you get some work off it you get a fiver bonus for each job commission free this month. Then you're only paying 6% for the next few months.

It's reasonable to conclude that mytaxi will react if Flag impacts on it's market penetration. I reckon it's more likely to go down the voucher/bonus route than "permanently" lowering commission. However, it might prefer to do nothing. Tactically it could make more sense to let it grow legs and buy it. That way the lads who set it up get rewarded rather than a shower of bone idle cabbies that wouldn't work in a fit ... and it could cost less.

[U Wha]

You've nothing to lose by signing up. If you get some work off it you get a fiver bonus for each job commission free this month. Then you're only paying 6% for the next few months.

It's reasonable to conclude that mytaxi will react if Flag impacts on it's market penetration. I reckon it's more likely to go down the voucher/bonus route than "permanently" lowering commission. However, it might prefer to do nothing. Tactically it could make more sense to let it grow legs and buy it. That way the lads who set it up get rewarded rather than a shower of bone idle cabbies that wouldn't work in a fit ... and it could cost less.

Interesting..... drivers could set up a co-op and  save a few bob each week and wait to see which app is worth buying out

[Rat Catcher]

Drivers won't save a few bob each week. Any takeover bids will come from commercial firms.

[Rat Catcher]

Today's emails (up to 11:00):

08:47

Hi Stephen

Last chance to take part in our referral promotion, refer 2 drivers and get the whole Summer at 6% commission(March commission free).

Keep an eye out for our promo team tomorrow, they will be easy to spot. We have €5 off taxis for the passenger as well as the €5 Bonus for the driver on on top of each job in March.

Office hours today Friday the 16th 9.30 - 3pm. Call in to get your branding, there will be customer cards in next week for drivers to give to passengers.
 
Thank you for your continued support, we look forward to working with you and  providing you with a cost effective, fair service. We see drivers as partners not puppets and together we aim to ensure an excellent service to every passenger who requests a taxi using the app.

Kind Regards
The Flag Team

10:36

Hi Stephen
 
Post St.Patrick's Day Present...

Refer a friend to friend to get €5 off your taxi this Saturday(offer begins mid night the 17th). We want to help you travel a little easier this weekend. Your referral code is place on the bottom left of the settings menu. Time to Flag a taxi... tell your friends

Kind Regards
The Flag Team