FREE NOW, Europe’s main multi-mobility platform, has efficiently obtained the extension of its technical permit as operator of the digital different transport platform for one other 2 years, after the evaluation of the license documentation performed by the Authority for the Digitalization of Romania.
The FREE NOW multi-mobility platform meets all of the authorized standards to proceed working in Romania and has acquired approval from authorities to operate in its place transport operator. With the extension for 2 years, FREE NOW at present has the longest validity of the technical permit, till the tip of 2023.
The technical permit for different transport actions with automotive and driver, launched in Romania via the emergency decree no. 49/2019, certifies that the passenger transport exercise is carried out in authorized circumstances and requires the success of a collection of obligations on the a part of the platforms that intermediate these rides.
“FREE NOW greatly values the safety of passengers and partner drivers, which is why ensuring the framework for operating according to applicable law is a priority and essential for us. Thus, with every opportunity, we have ensured smooth operation, providing safe rides to passengers for the past two years. Since FREE NOW’s presence in Romania, we have been constantly investing in the development of technology and the speed of our services. With this extension, we have the certainty to continue to invest and grow the business locally over the next 2 years. We have meaningful plans for the Romanian market going forward and we are very happy with this approval”, says Lennart Zipfel, Country Manager at FREE NOW Romania.
According to the laws on different transport, the duty to acquire an working permit additionally extends to companion drivers, who should present proof of authorization for different transport and who want to carry, for every automotive used for different transport, a sound copy of the driving license and the choice transport badge, issued below the phrases of the emergency decree.
“Partner drivers are expected to renew their contract with the FREE NOW platform according to the legal procedures associated with the new operating period in order to maintain continuity of access to rides in the FREE NOW app, which offers the lowest commission in the market”, continues Lennart Zipfel.
FREE NOW is the ridesharing and taxi app current in Romania since 27 November 2019. The app is at present obtainable to passengers in 9 cities: Bucharest, Cluj, Brasov, Iasi, Constanta, Sibiu, Oradea, Timisoara and Targu Mures.