FREE NOW (formerly mytaxi) is a European ride-hailing platform that connects passengers with licensed taxis and private hire vehicles.

Is FREE NOW cheaper than Uber?

In some European cities, FREE NOW offers competitive rates especially for taxi rides. During surge hours, FREE NOW's regulated meter often beats surge-priced Uber. Payfair compares both so you can choose.

Does FREE NOW use surge pricing?

No. FREE NOW primarily uses regulated taxi meter fares, which are set by local transport authorities and don't surge during peak demand. This is a key differentiator from Uber and Bolt.

Where does FREE NOW operate?

FREE NOW works in 9 European countries: UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, Poland, Ireland, and Greece.

Is FREE NOW a taxi or private hire?

FREE NOW primarily connects riders with licensed taxi drivers using regulated metered pricing. Some markets also offer private hire options.

Can I pay FREE NOW in cash?

In most FREE NOW markets, you can pay the driver in cash or by card in the vehicle, in addition to in-app payment. Payfair shows FREE NOW alongside other options so you can pick the best payment flow for your ride.

FREE NOW Alternatives — Compare 15 More Ride Apps with Payfair

FREE NOW is one of 16 ride services Payfair compares in real time. See when FREE NOW is your cheapest option — and when one of 15 alternatives saves you money.

At a glance

• FREE NOW operates in 9 countries — full list below
• Payfair compares FREE NOW with 15 other ride apps in 50+ countries
• Compare FREE NOW prices in Payfair, then tap to open the FREE NOW app to book
• No fees, no markups — same fare as booking direct

What is FREE NOW?

FREE NOW connects you with licensed taxis and private hire vehicles across Europe. Payfair helps you compare FREE NOW fares with ride-hailing alternatives.

Founded: 2009
Headquarters: Hamburg, Germany

Service tiers

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Payment methods

Credit/debit card
Apple Pay
Google Pay
PayPal
In-car payment

When FREE NOW is the better choice

• Licensed taxi network — regulated metered fares with no surge in most cities
• Operates in 9 European countries with deep city coverage
• Pay in the app or to the driver in most markets
• Formerly mytaxi — long-established platform

When other apps are cheaper

• Bolt and Uber are often cheaper for private-hire rides in the same cities
• For short rides, the FREE NOW taxi base fare can be higher than ride-hailing alternatives
• Outside its 9 supported countries, FREE NOW is not available

How Payfair helps you find the best FREE NOW fare

Payfair lets you compare FREE NOW taxi fares directly against Uber, Bolt, and local alternatives — helpful when you want a licensed taxi but don't want to overpay.