User:Implicitly/sandbox/Minicabit

Minicabit is a taxicab comparison website and mobile app which operates in the UK.

Founded in 2010 by Amer Hasan, the service is available in 300 UK towns and cities

Minicabit develops, operates and markets a marketplace as a third-party agent.

Minicabit works with local licenced minicab (Private Hire) firms.

Funding
Minicabit has received investment via a number of routes including Telefonica’s Startup Acclerator, Wayra, crowdfunding from Seedrs as well as investment from Hambro Perks, Oakley Capital and a number of private angel investors. In 2014, it was the first mobile app to win offers of investment on BBC TV's Dragons' Den.

minicabit works with over 700 cab firms around the UK and has relationships with a number of key venues and airports including Expedia, The O2 Arena, Wembley Arena, Blenheim Palace, London City Airport and during 2015 UK’s busiest airport London Heathrow.

Software and Services
The company has various ways of booking including via their website, an Android app, iOS app as well as the Apple Watch.

Awards & Recognition

 * The Guardian – 10 best apps for saving money
 * Startups 100 - 63rd (2015)
 * Startups Awards - App of the Year (2015)
 * ARM TV Star