LibreTaxi: The alternative to Uber based on Telegram

Uber It came to revolutionize the private transport sector, its interesting and efficient way of connecting passengers with verified taxi drivers at quite competitive prices, has made this platform become the most important in the sector. However, there are some other alternatives to Uber, one of them comes from the hand of Free Software, thanks to FreeTaxi which is based on Telegram and that allows us to connect passengers with taxi drivers easily and efficiently.

The interesting thing about this alternative to Uber is that it uses the functionality of telegram appsTherefore, it is not necessary to install any additional application to the messaging service, this makes it quite practical and easy to access.FreeTaxi

What is LibreTaxi?

FreeTaxi is a free and free application for Telegram, developed by Roman pushkin, which allows connecting passengers with drivers in an easy and practical way, it eliminates intermediaries, promoting direct interaction between the passenger and the transport service provider. FreeTaxi It allows passengers to negotiate the price and conditions of the service with the drivers, then the payment is made in cash, considering that in the future, the application accepts the payment through cryptocurrency Bitcoin.

In LibreTaxi everyone wins. Drivers can choose their prices and offer discounts, while passengers can negotiate before confirming the trip.

La application for Telegram it is offered as a practical tool, where no registration or approvals are needed, let alone harsh regulations. The application works on any device or OS that allows running the Telegram client, currently lacking support for the web client.Alternative to Uber

In LibreTaxi the information is centralized, in order that anyone can execute without any problem a LibreTaxi clone in a matter of hours. The application stores the minimum information necessary for it to be possible to work. However, he is strongly betting that safety is important in the project.

Although the application is based on Telegram its creator ensures that there is no dependency on the service, that is, in any time you can disconnect the application from Telegram services and that it becomes a standalone solution. The reason why it remains immersed in TelegramIt is mainly because it is an application that bets on freedom and also offers the possibility of reaching more users immediately.

How to install LibreTaxi

Just add to @libretaxi_bot to our Telegram, to start enjoying this wonderful alternative to Uber. You can also access the bot from here.. Simple, right?

Is LibreTaxi really an alternative to Uber?

Its creator assures, not having created LibreTaxi in order to be an alternative to Uber, but he highlights that he has seen how the tool is being used in some cases, as an authentic alternative to the service offered by the private transport giant.

The tool does not compete directly with Uber, since it bets on an audience located in remote and rural areas where these services are very difficult to reach. In addition, LibreTaxi is not tied to a specific type of transport, so it can be adaptable to private transport services of any type (Boats, Planes, Helicopters, Tricycles, among others).

The most notable difference between LibreTaxi and Uber, is the philosophy, LibreTaxi was conceived with a free philosophy, without objectives of generating money, or creating a business around the application. It is totally free (for both passengers and drivers), its code is completely open so it will allow it to grow quickly and above all it is pleasant and adaptable for all people in any region of the world.

«LibreTaxi gives flexibility to passengers and self-employment to drivers. People, not corporations, should have control over taxi services! " -  Roman Pushkin - Founder of LibreTaxi

Something that is being worked on and that is perhaps the biggest disadvantage of FreeTaxi or advantage as seen, is in the verification of its drivers and passengers, currently there is a lack of a verification system and / or reputation. You can observe the road map that is being created to attack this functionality, it is also worth noting that in some countries like Russia, anyone can offer this type of service, so in those places the functionality is not so necessary.

Personally, I believe that it is an application that has a great future, that can be adapted to many business models, as well as that it can contribute widely in accessing technologies and private transport in rural and remote areas.

How do you think LibreTaxi can have a positive impact on your community?

You can learn more about this great project, reading the interview they did with its creator here, or by accessing the official repository on github.


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  1.   Daniela. said

    Interesting proposal, but it should be noted that not only does the user's safety prevail in the application, but also in what type of driver is providing the service. Will the passenger be safe when with the driver? What if an accident happens? I think the author when he talks about the approach being better for rural or small areas, it is easier to know which will be the driver and the passenger and how reliable these two are.