Taxi Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 275.94 Billion |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 423.59 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 8.95 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Taxi Market Analysis
The Taxi Market size is estimated at USD 275.94 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 423.59 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 8.95% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
The overall taxi sector was negatively affected by COVID-19, which resulted in lockdowns and limited demand for taxis. The increased risk of crowded places and the social distancing measures have hampered industry expansion as customers' preferences have switched toward personal vehicles. However, demand is progressively returning to the market with the easing of lockdown measures and the availability of COVID-19 vaccinations. The expansion of taxi services provided by market leaders such as Uber and Ola, as well as the ability to select convenient pick-up and drop-off locations, is encouraging consumers to choose them and positively impacts the target market growth in the upcoming period.
Over the long term, taxi industry is expected to grow due to increasing demand for ride-hailing and ride-sharing services, increasing demand from online taxi booking channels, and an increase in the cost of vehicle ownership. Compared to other modes of transportation, increasing traffic congestion and low taxi fare are the other major factors driving the taxi market.
However, industry development is hampered by improvements in public transit and differing government laws on taxi services in different nations worldwide. The rise of eco-friendly electric cab services will likely provide an attractive potential for market expansion throughout the forecast period.
Asia Pacific is expected to witness the considerable growth rate in the target market. This is due to the fact that the region is home to 60% of the world's population, with India and China contributing significantly to the region having the highest working population in the world.
Taxi Market Trends
Online Bookings Driving the Market
One of the primary factors fueling the market's growth is the increased usage of online cab booking platforms, mostly because of the convenience they provide to clients. They also offer simple online payment options and the flexibility of choosing the pick-up and drop-off locations.
The ease of booking through the app has significantly attracted customers to prefer online booking over offline booking, owing to the increasing penetration of the internet and smartphones worldwide. Additionally, the availability of information on the app like tracking the driver position, pre-estimated ride fare, driver contact, and vehicle details has further increased the customer preference for online booking.
Many major operators, such as Grab, Uber, and Ola, provide ride-sharing options (which offer a fare-splitting option among co-passengers) in certain regions, capturing the increasing demand for low taxi fare services among customers. Operators are adopting the same strategy and incorporating the ride-sharing option in their app development to sustain the growing trend of ride-sharing services.
- For instance, in Vietnam, Mai Linh, one of the country's major taxi operators, focuses on providing ride-sharing services to overcome the country's mobility challenges, like traffic congestion and population. The company partnered with Kyyti Group to launch a ride-sharing service in Vietnam in the future.
However, with the surge in demand for online taxis, the governments are implementing strict guidelines for taxi aggregators to regulate their prices. For instance,
- In November 2020, the Indian government capped cab aggregators' cab fares. According to new guidelines, the government will allow app-based taxi aggregators, such as Uber Technologies and Ola, to charge up to 20% commission on ride fares.
Asia-Pacific is expected to grow with a significant pace in the Taxi Market
Asia-Pacific has been dominating the taxi industry, accounting for about half of the overall taxi market. The key elements fueling the rise of the motorcycle/bike ride-hailing services in Asia-Pacific are increasing traffic congestion and inexpensive taxi fares compared to other means of transportation. As the region is home to 60% of the world's population, its ride-hailing industry is substantial and developing rapidly.
In Asia-Pacific, the taxi industry is expanding rapidly. Players like DiDi Chuxing, Ola, and Onda are capitalizing on Asia-Pacific's high smartphone penetration rate. They are gaining market share by utilizing cutting-edge technology and innovation. The major South Asian cab service providers are increasing the competition in regional marketplaces while growing internationally. Didi Chuxing, a Chinese taxi company, launched operations in Mexico, Australia, Costa Rica, Japan, and several other countries. Ola, the Indian market leader, operates in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
China has the world's largest taxi market as it is the most populous country. Taxis gradually became a necessary service due to their flexibility, comfort, high availability, and end-mile connection.
India also has a huge taxi market after China. The taxi industry is changing continuously (even every quarter) due to the different socio-economic and political situations arising in the country. Pooling/sharing of taxis in the country saw huge demand. Bike taxi is also gaining popularity in the Indian market.
In November 2020, the Government of India issued new guidelines for cab aggregators, like Ola and Uber, to bring them under a regulatory framework. As per the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines 2020, the new norms mandated a cap on surge prices, preventing ride-hailing companies from charging more than 1.5 times the base fare. The new rules also allow companies to offer pooling services on private vehicles, but with a daily limit of four intra-city rides and two inter-city rides per week.
With a high demand for cabs, especially in tier one and metro cities, the online cab market is changing with the entry of bike taxis into the market, which is much more affordable than cabs and provides easy maneuvering in traffic congestion. Thus, the bike taxi market is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years.
Taxi Industry Overview
Some of the major players in the taxi market include Uber, Grab, Lyft, and Ola. Uber's main strategy to expand its business is to focus on upcoming technologies like automated driving vehicles.
- In March 2021, Chinese ride-hailing company DiDi Chuxing started operations in South Africa and announced its plans to launch its ride-hailing services in the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
The key players in the industry are investing hugely in technology. Uber and DiDi Chuxing are working on self-driving cars to enhance the customer experience. In India, there has been a surge in the number of customers opting for outstation services. Thus, Ola, Meru, and Prydo are offering value-added services to their customers at very competitive prices. Ola partnered with Apple Music and other music and video streaming services for its prime play service.
Taxi Market Leaders
Uber Technologies Inc.
Lyft Inc.
Didi Chuxing
GrabTaxi Holdings Pte Ltd
ANI Technologies Pvt. Ltd (Ola)
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Taxi Market News
- In October 2021, Uber announced a new partnership with Hertz, a rental car company. Under this partnership, the companies will offer 50,000 Tesla Inc. vehicles as a rental option for Uber's ride-hail drivers by 2023. Uber drivers can rent a Tesla through Hertz starting on November 1, in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Washington DC, with the program expanding to cities nationwide.
- In October 2021, Ola acquired GeoSpoc, a geospatial services provider, to build the next generation of location technology, including real-time, three-dimensional, and vector maps.
- In January 2021, Grab and Panasonic announced a partnership to use Panasonic's air purifiers in taxis to enhance customer experience.
Taxi Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Assumptions
1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
4.1 Market Drivers
4.2 Market Restraints
4.3 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
4.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
5.1 Booking Type
5.1.1 Online Booking
5.1.2 Offline Booking
5.2 Service Type
5.2.1 Ride-hailing
5.2.2 Ride-sharing
5.3 Vehicle Type
5.3.1 Motorcycle
5.3.2 Cars
5.3.3 Other Vehicle Types (Vans)
5.4 Geography
5.4.1 North America
5.4.1.1 United States
5.4.1.2 Canada
5.4.1.3 Rest of North America
5.4.2 Europe
5.4.2.1 Germany
5.4.2.2 United Kingdom
5.4.2.3 France
5.4.2.4 Spain
5.4.2.5 Rest of Europe
5.4.3 Asia-Pacific
5.4.3.1 China
5.4.3.2 India
5.4.3.3 Japan
5.4.3.4 Australia
5.4.3.5 Vietnam
5.4.3.6 South Korea
5.4.3.7 Rest of Asia-Pacific
5.4.4 Rest of the World
5.4.4.1 Mexico
5.4.4.2 Brazil
5.4.4.3 South Africa
5.4.4.4 Argentina
5.4.4.5 Other Countries
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1 Vendor Market Share
6.2 Company Profiles
6.2.1 ANI Technologies Pvt. Ltd (Ola)
6.2.2 BlaBlaCar
6.2.3 Bolt Technologies OU
6.2.4 Curb Mobility LLC
6.2.5 (Didi Chuxing) Beijing Xiaoju Technology Co. Ltd
6.2.6 Flywheel Software Inc.
6.2.7 Gojek Tech
6.2.8 Grab Holdings Inc.
6.2.9 FREE NOW
6.2.10 Kabbee Exchange Limited
6.2.11 Lyft Inc.
6.2.12 Uber Technologies Inc.
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
Taxi Industry Segmentation
Taxis are a type of vehicle leasing service that includes the hiring of a driver as well as the vehicle. It can be used by a single or multiple passengers, with the option of sharing or not sharing.
The taxi market is segmented by booking type, vehicle type, service type, and geography.
By booking type, the market is segmented into online booking and offline booking. By vehicle type, the market is segmented into motorcycles, cars, and other vehicle types (vans). By service type, the market is segmented into ride-hailing and ride-sharing.
By geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World. The report covers the market size and forecast in value (USD Billion) for all the above segments.
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Taxi Market Research FAQs
How big is the Taxi Market?
The Taxi Market size is expected to reach USD 275.94 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 8.95% to reach USD 423.59 billion by 2029.
What is the current Taxi Market size?
In 2024, the Taxi Market size is expected to reach USD 275.94 billion.
Who are the key players in Taxi Market?
Uber Technologies Inc., Lyft Inc., Didi Chuxing, GrabTaxi Holdings Pte Ltd and ANI Technologies Pvt. Ltd (Ola) are the major companies operating in the Taxi Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Taxi Market?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).
Which region has the biggest share in Taxi Market?
In 2024, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Taxi Market.
What years does this Taxi Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the Taxi Market size was estimated at USD 251.24 billion. The report covers the Taxi Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Taxi Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
What is the future of the Taxi Market?
Integration with technology, focus on personalization and sustainability, and potential partnerships between traditional and digital players are likely to be the future of the Taxi Market.
What is the fastest-growing segment in Taxi Market?
Ride-hailing apps are the fastest-growing segment due to convenience and digital accessibility.
Cab Industry Report
The global taxi market is on a significant upswing, fueled by the growing popularity of ride-hailing and ride-sharing services. This growth is largely due to the ease of online booking platforms that allow for flexible pick-up and drop-off locations and easy online payments. Rising vehicle ownership costs are pushing consumers towards taxis as an economical choice. The market, categorized by booking, service, and vehicle types, sees online booking and ride-sharing as the most promising sectors. Challenges like improved public transport and diverse regulations exist, yet the market is set for growth with eco-friendly electric cabs and robo-taxis. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to see notable growth due to its vast population and urbanization, leading to more traffic and a higher demand for efficient taxi services. Innovations and new business models are making taxi services more user-friendly globally. Statistics for the taxi market share, size, and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligenceā¢ Industry Reports. Taxi analysis includes a market forecast outlook and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.
