WASHINGTON D.C. (August 13, 2024) – Curb, the leading taxi solutions and ride-hailing app for licensed taxis and for-hire rides in North America, today announced the expansion of its Curb Flow solution in Washington, D.C. Following Curb’s designation as Washington D.C.’s universal e-hail app last year, this expansion bolsters Curb’s transportation offering by significantly boosting driver income opportunities and streamlining booking for riders.
Curb Flow is an API-based offering aggregating ride requests from various sources into Curb's network, delivering unparalleled benefits for all involved in the riding experience. Riders in D.C. can expect more convenient and reliable taxi services, with options to request taxis on-demand or in advance using the Curb app, see upfront pricing before booking, and even pay for street-hailed taxi rides through the 'Pair & Pay' feature. Simultaneously, Curb's partnering ride providers gain access to professionally licensed taxi drivers currently using the Curb app, improving vehicle supply, wait times, and overall efficiency.
The introduction of Curb Flow, featuring launch partners such as Uber, Sentry, Trapeze Group, Kinetik Care, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), and the Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV), embodies Curb’s commitment to fostering productive collaborations for superior transportation services. This is further underscored by the company’s designation as the universal e-hail app in Washington DC – an effort made possible through a DFHV grant-funded partnership with taxi operator Transco, where Curb is the technology provider.
The Universal E-hail App Program seeks to streamline the D.C. taxi market by allowing riders to access all taxis through a single app. Coupled with Curb Flow, Curb offers unparalleled benefits to riders with greater availability, more options, and shorter wait times, while drivers witness increased earning opportunities and reduced time spent driving without passengers.
These unique advantages for drivers highlight Curb’s driver-first approach. Curb is devoted to supporting the driver community not only through partnerships and updates like Curb Flow but also through ongoing initiatives that celebrate and assist drivers, including in-person events and gifting programs.
"I've driven a taxi in the D.C. area for 16 years, and Curb has significantly boosted my earning potential by tapping into diverse sources of demand, from MetroAccess and hotels to everyday commuters,” said Soressa Gubena, a long-time driver in D.C. “Curb not only benefits drivers like me but also enriches the D.C. market by offering riders an affordable alternative to other rideshare services. Introducing a dedicated taxi app was crucial for connecting riders with our city's taxis through a reliable platform."
Curb stands at the forefront of innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technology and esteemed partnerships to transform how cities move. Following the success of Curb Flow in major cities like New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, Curb Flow is set to launch across additional cities in the near future. This rapid expansion is a testament to Curb’s ongoing success in transforming urban mobility and ensuring that everyone involved benefits.
“We are proud to see D.C. emerge as a leading market for Curb, reflecting our continued success in the area. Through our partnerships with the DFHV and Transco, we’ve extended our reach, linking the largest network of drivers with riders in the city,” said Amos Tamam, Founder and CEO of Curb. “Curb Flow builds on this success by further improving the efficiency and connectivity of urban transportation, and we look forward to its continued expansion across leading markets.”
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About Curb
Curb is reimagining urban mobility with a driver-first approach to ride-hailing. Bringing upfront pricing to the largest nationwide network of taxis and licensed for-hire vehicles, Curb provides unparalleled transparency to riders and drivers alike. Curb is connected to over 100,000 drivers in dozens of cities across the US and UK, powering millions of taxi rides worldwide and facilitating billions of dollars in payment transactions annually through its open mobility platform.
Curb has built an innovative suite of products that provide a unified supply of taxis and licensed for-hire vehicles - the first of its kind to bring solutions for passengers, drivers, and fleet management. Their B2B services power millions of rides for transit agencies, healthcare providers, and businesses while providing effortless payments and advertising that reaches captive audiences of millions on Taxi TV.
