Hailo’s new Exec option steps on Uber’s turf with high-end Mercedes and BMW rides

In a departure from the service for which it is best known – providing London’s iconic black-taxis for passengers on demand – Hailo has added a new option which offers passengers in the capital a more luxurious ride around town. Announced this week and gradually being introduced to users over the next few days, the HailoExec option is primarily aimed at business users, but allows anyone to hail a BMW or Mercedes-class car. Like a traditional car service, users will get a quote for a job in advance of accepting, rather than it being metered. Naturally, if you still want a regular cab instead, that option is…

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