Uber isir l-operatur il-ġdid tas-servizz tat-taxi fl-Ajruport ta' Praga Václav Havel mir-rebbiegħa tal-2023, wara li rebaħ il-proċedura ta' konċessjoni mdaħħla minn żewġ offerenti. Ir-rebbieħ tas-sejħa għall-offerti jiggarantixxi prezz fiss ikkwotat bil-quddiem, disponibbiltà ta’ servizz 24/7, u flotta ta’ karozzi ta’ sa ħames snin prinċipalment ta’ klassi upper middle-class.
“Is-servizz tat-taxi huwa importanti għalina. Fil-proċedura tal-konċessjoni, enfasizzajna r-rekwiżiti tal-passiġġieri, li fuq kollox iridu jkunu jafu l-prezz minn qabel. L-operatur tat-taxis il-ġdid se jipprovdi s-servizzi tiegħu taħt il-kontroll kostanti tal-ajruport. Il-karozzini kollha, anke dawk barra minn Praga, għandhom jikkonformaw mar-regolamentazzjoni tal-prezz massimu,” qal Jakub Puchalský, Membru tal-Bord tad-Diretturi tal-Ajruport ta’ Praga.
“Id-dinja qed tinbidel b’mod dinamiku, u jekk ma rridux nibqgħu lura, irridu nirrispondu għal dan l-iżvilupp, fost affarijiet oħra, billi ntejbu kontinwament l-offerta tagħna ta’ servizz għall-klijenti. Nemmen li l-operatur il-ġdid tas-servizz tat-taxi se jissodisfa l-aspettattivi tal-ġestjoni tal-ajruport li għandhom minnhom f’dan ir-rigward,” żied Zbyněk Stanjura, Ministru tal-Finanzi.
The new operator will have the obligation to determine the final price before each ride, which will be calculated by their software. The resulting fare must not exceed the agreed price, even when changing the route or waiting in a traffic jam.
Passengers will be able to order a taxi ride using their phone without the need to download an application, via the web interface, and at kiosks in the arrival halls at both terminals. Based on the contractual conditions, the operator will work with drivers who will ensure the required quality of services and traffic safety. The operator will also ensure the drives have all valid permits, speak Czech, and have at least a basic knowledge of English to be able to carry a basic conversation with the customer. They must also wear job-appropriate attire. The customer will always have the option of contactless payments.
“The official partnership with Václav Havel Airport is a huge success and a significant milestone for our operation in Czechia. We know how crucial the quality of transport from the airport is, not only for the capital city, but also for the entire Czech Republic. This gives us the opportunity to influence the reputation of our country at the very first contact with foreign visitors, which entails a great commitment that we are ready to take on with the utmost responsibility and care,” Štěpán Šindelář, Uber’s Operations Manager for the Czech Republic, said.
