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Hupcoin launched as primer for digital travel loyalty
Traditional loyalty schemes such as air-miles and reward points are cumbersome and difficult to manage because they depend on individual brands who have different rules and processes, making loyalty f...Traditional loyalty schemes such as air-miles and reward points are cumbersome and difficult to manage because they depend on individual brands who have different rules and processes, making loyalty frustrating for consumers. Hupcoin is brand agnostic and enables the consumer to get rewarded for booking actions such as flights, experiences, rides and hotel reservations when a booking is made. Hupcoin also rewards ride bookings, an area where customer loyalty is to date uncommon.
Earned coins can be redeemed against several predefined rewards such as free rides, air tickets and discounts on holidays and experiences. Soon, we will announce the release of Hupcoin as a loyalty platform for third party travel services to enable their customers earn coins independent of the Huptown app.
In that way, third parties will be able to accept Hupcoin from users while coin owners will be able to trade and spend them at various locations regardless of where it is earned.
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Huptown Introduces Connect
Huptown has introduced a market leading Software-as-a-service product called Connect. Connect is a booking software and operator focused platform built for third party transport services such as Ta...Huptown has introduced a market leading Software-as-a-service product called Connect.
Connect is a booking software and operator focused platform built for third party transport services such as Taxis, Private hires, and Minibus operators. Connect enables our transport partners to thrive in an ever-changing transport industry.
The Connect Platform is launched amidst increasing regulatory and competitive pressure faced by transport providers such as Taxis and Private Hires. It is cloud based and gives operators all the flexibility needed to thrive.
As well as using Connect as a booking Software, partners will be able to leverage Huptown’s cloud and technology infrastructure in mobility and tourism to meet their customer needs faster.
As a SaaS tool built on cloud infrastructure, Connect aims to continuously deliver solutions of the future to allow the future of a better mobility industry.
Benefits of Connect include:
- Partnering with Huptown especially in cities where we do not have local operations to provide first, mid, and last mile solution to our users.
- Taking advantage of our minimum wage protection program for drivers in markets where operators are faced with pressure regarding minimum wage regulation.
- Where the operator is fit for such purpose, working as a hub for Huptown users and drivers.
- Rewarding drivers with Hup-points letting our partner drivers stay loyal and get on the Pension scheme and earn rewards like Huptown drivers.
- Using our payment system to process and complete bookings and transaction easily
- Connecting existing apps or booking system with our platform so as to empower you to do more.
Plus much more
To sign-up, go to Huptown.com/connect
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Huptown clinches a Private Hire Operational License in London
Huptown has been granted a Private Hire operational license by the Transport for London in the UK. The license enables Huptown to conduct Private Hire operational activities in London. Huptown h...Huptown has been granted a Private Hire operational license by the Transport for London in the UK.
The license enables Huptown to conduct Private Hire operational activities in London.
Huptown has expressed its commitment to work together with the Tfl and support its vision for a better London. We have also expressed our commitment to work in line with the “Divisional Court judgment” requirement, which requires every operator to enter into contractual relationship directly with passengers rather than the drivers.
As a champion of new mobility, Huptown prides itself as a customer driven, driver focused operator and a good corporate citizen aiming to champion a new World of travel.
This means that, while we will continue to engage positively with regulators and authorities such as the Transport for London to support the local transport system, we are also a perfect fit for drivers and a breath of fresh air for customers.
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United NDC Content Available on Huptown
London, UK. 2nd of September 2022 Huptown has reached an agreement to sell United NDC-enabled content on the Huptown app. United is one of the World’s leading airlines with flight connections to...London, UK. 2nd of September 2022 Huptown has reached an agreement to sell United NDC-enabled content on the Huptown app. United is one of the World’s leading airlines with flight connections to hundreds of destinations Worldwide.
The agreement will allow Duffel, which is an IATA-certified New Distribution Capability aggregator, to provide United’s dynamic content and fares to Huptown, via the Huptown app.
The agreement enhances pricing, and connectivity options for Huptown users and will support Huptown’s quest to be a leading seamless and connected platform for travel.
This agreement adds to Huptown’s existing agreement with other airlines to offer their NDC content directly to customers.
What is NDC
NDC (New Distribution Capability) is a travel industry-supported program (NDC Program) launched by IATA for the development and market adoption of a new, XML-based data transmission standard (NDC Standard). NDC enables the travel industry to transform the way air products are retailed to corporations, and leisure and business travellers, by addressing the industry’s current distribution limitations: product differentiation and time-to-market, access to full and rich air content and finally, a transparent shopping experience. (iata).
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Emirates NDC Content Available on Huptown
London, UK. 2nd of September 2022 Huptown is thrilled to announce that we have reached an agreement to sell Emirates-enabled NDC content. This is to bring more dynamic availability, pricing, and fares...London, UK. 2nd of September 2022 Huptown is thrilled to announce that we have reached an agreement to sell Emirates-enabled NDC content. This is to bring more dynamic availability, pricing, and fares from Emirates directly to users of the Huptown app.
Emirates is a globally leading airline headquartered in Dubai, UAE with hundreds of flight connections Worldwide. The agreement enables Huptown to provide Emirates dynamic content directly and help users avoid the extra cost associated with GDS-sourced fares.
The agreement will allow Duffel, which is an IATA-certified New Distribution Capability aggregator, to provide Emirate’s dynamically priced content and fares to Huptown, via the Huptown app.
The agreement enhances pricing, and connectivity options for Huptown users and will support Huptown’s quest to be a leading seamless and connected platform for travel.
This agreement adds to Huptown’s existing agreement with other airlines to offer their NDC content directly to customers.
What is NDC?
NDC (New Distribution Capability) is a travel industry-supported program (NDC Program) launched by IATA for the development and market adoption of a new, XML-based data transmission standard (NDC Standard). NDC enables the travel industry to transform the way air products are retailed to corporations, and leisure and business travellers, by addressing the industry’s current distribution limitations: product differentiation and time-to-market, access to full and rich air content and finally, a transparent shopping experience. (iata).