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description Beat Overview

Beat is a ride-sharing service operated by Uber that primarily utilizes hybrid vehicles, offering passengers an alternative to standard UberX rides with a focus on environmentally conscious transportation options within select cities.

help Beat FAQ

Can I still book a ride through the Beat app?

No. Beat shut down its ride-hailing operations in Latin America in November 2022, and its earlier Greek operation had already been folded into the wider Free Now business.

Was Beat owned by Uber?

No. The Greek service began as Taxibeat and was acquired by Daimler's mytaxi in 2017, later becoming part of the Free Now group backed by BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

Did every Beat ride use a hybrid or electric car?

No. Beat's standard marketplace used regular licensed drivers and vehicles, while specialized electric offerings operated only in selected markets. Its Mexico City electric fleet included Tesla vehicles and later JAC EJ7 cars.

Which services competed directly with Beat in Latin America?

Beat competed with major ride-hailing platforms including Uber, DiDi and Cabify. It operated in markets such as Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile and Argentina before closing the regional service.

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