While the app was live for a week, that was under a test phase to check the app technically. With about 3000 drivers already onboarded and serving zone 1-5, the app is now officially launched in London. An advertisement campaign has started that targets customers but also the competition, especially Uber.
As a rider, enter the code KDC5XNK to get 50% discount off your first five Kapten rides.
Global advertisement and promotions for passengers
Kapten is going to advertise throughout the city. There will be teams getting in touch with potential customers around stations and key commuting places. There will be also traditional advertisement online, on billboards and in newspapers.
For a limited time and to penetrate the market, passengers are offered a 50% discount and a fixed price on every ride. Price will be not be influenced by the traffic or congestion. According to them, the rides’ fares will be on average 20% cheaper than the competition. As drivers are not going to get 20% less than the competition, the difference will be subsidised by the company to keep customers and drivers happy.
An aggressive advertisement campaign against Uber
Messages on billboards are not only aiming to target customers. It also sends a clear message to Uber about its VAT tax avoidance. The wording is “Others avoid paying VAT in the UK, that’s not uber cool”. We can notice the lack of capital letter when writing “Uber”.
The NHS and schools lack of funds is even put in the balance. Kapten London General Manager, Mariusz Zabrocki, stated: ““There has been one dominant, over-confident ride-hailing player in London and it’s time to shake things up. We believe London’s private-hire drivers, commuters and residents deserve better. Each time a Londoner takes an Uber ride, 60p is lost that could finance the NHS, schools and other parts of the UK economy.
Drivers benefits to work with Kapten
As detailed in a previous article, drivers will benefit from a 0% commission for one month. The congestion charge will be paid for the remainder of 2019 for trips that goes through it. Last but not least, bonuses are available. Kpaten will give a £10 extra for any trip taken at off peak hours. It goes up to £20 at peak hours.
With these policies in place, Kapten is bound to attract enough drivers to start competing seriously with other ride-sharing apps in London.
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I am driver and I want to join r you guys open today or bank holiday?
Hi Furrukh,
Please use this code CHMONA621 to get up to £50 when you sign up.
The bonuses are still on until further notice.
You need to go to one of Kapten’s offices with your driver and vehicle documents:
HOLIDAY INN – WHITECHAPEL
5 Cavell St, E1 2BP
Monday to Friday, 10:30 – 18:00
Saturday, 11:00 – 17:00
BEST WESTERN PALM
64-76 Hendon Way, NW2 2NL
Monday to Friday, 09:30 – 18:00
I tried to go and work for u guys I had a opperment still they didn’t see me it’s a really shame on u guys I have told all my friends not go and work for u guys
Hi…i like to join with you. And I heard about good thing’s your services
Can i registered in LONDON
THANKS
YUSUF LORGART
How regster with kaptian
Where can I go with my documents for registration?
Can I come on Monday 2 9 19 after mid day and is parking free to register with KAPTAN
I can come tomorrow to headon way nw2 branch and bring my documents and register do I need appointment between 10 to 12 pm time thanks
I want tojoin kapten as A driver
LISACAR46
I am mini cab driver I want to join join with your orgnisation please call me .07577795569
hello i would like to get a position like a driver
You need to head to Kapten’s offices with all your Private Hire driver and vehicle documents. Two offices:
HOLIDAY INN – WHITECHAPEL
5 Cavell St, E1 2BP
Monday to Friday, 10:30 – 18:00
Saturday, 11:00 – 17:00
BEST WESTERN PALM
64-76 Hendon Way, NW2 2NL
Monday to Friday, 09:30 – 18:00
Hi there,
Do I need to make an appointment or just turn up to the address with my documents?
Hi i want joint kapten as a driver, please advise me what shall i do if i want contact your office and also i need your office address near to Wembley North west. Thanks
I am cab driver I like to join with kapten make oppointmet jest come to office thans
No one is available from 2 weeks in Hendon site. I checked with hotel and they have no idea at all.
I downlod all my document true the app . can you plz send me an appointment ASP
HI where is your office based in london?
I would like to become a driver with Kapten
You need to head to Kapten’s offices with all your Private Hire driver and vehicle documents. Two offices:
HOLIDAY INN – WHITECHAPEL
5 Cavell St, E1 2BP
Monday to Friday, 10:30 – 18:00
Saturday, 11:00 – 17:00
BEST WESTERN PALM
64-76 Hendon Way, NW2 2NL
Monday to Friday, 09:30 – 18:00
I have left my mobile phone in kapten cars cant get in contact with the office as my mate booked the cab
Good afternoon, can I drive for kapten?
Hi Antonio,
As long as you have a PHD licence and a PH car, yes you can join.
I want become kapton driver
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Get £10 off with code PEIBUS.
I have registered and submitted all my vehicle and driver document online.
Do I still need to attend in one of the Kapten’s offices?
Many thanks
Hi Tom,
Yes you need to go to one of the offices.
Please use this code CHMONA621 to get up to £50 when you sign up.
The bonuses are still on until further notice.
You need to go to one of Kapten’s offices with your driver and vehicle documents:
HOLIDAY INN – WHITECHAPEL
5 Cavell St, E1 2BP
Monday to Friday, 10:30 – 18:00
Saturday, 11:00 – 17:00
BEST WESTERN PALM
64-76 Hendon Way, NW2 2NL
Monday to Friday, 09:30 – 18:00
I joined this company a few days ago as a driver. I cannot stress how amazing this company is. It’s about time a company that cares for the drivers. There is amazing offers for new drivers and if you are not signed up you are really missing out. Trust me, I’ve made 2 weeks money in 5 days!
Hello
I want to join with your company.
Can I have your address. Can i have the codes?
Hi G,
Please use this code CHMONA621 to get up to £50 when you sign up.
The bonuses are still on until further notice.
You need to go to one of Kapten’s offices with your driver and vehicle documents:
HOLIDAY INN – WHITECHAPEL
5 Cavell St, E1 2BP
Monday to Friday, 10:30 – 18:00
Saturday, 11:00 – 17:00
BEST WESTERN PALM
64-76 Hendon Way, NW2 2NL
Monday to Friday, 09:30 – 18:00
Hi there
I tried to join with that company for 3 days but unfortunately the system has errors and I couldn’t and also I don’t know how can I make an appointment for that or upload my documents because I don’t want to work for über any more so please let me know which ways are better for me to contact to that company many thanks
I have submitted my documents online and now i am waiting for the slot to be booked. when i will get response.
Hi Imran,
Please use this code CHMONA621 to get up to £50 when you sign up.
The bonuses are still on until further notice.
You need to go to one of Kapten’s offices with your driver and vehicle documents. Just pop in:
HOLIDAY INN – WHITECHAPEL
5 Cavell St, E1 2BP
Monday to Friday, 10:30 – 18:00
Saturday, 11:00 – 17:00
BEST WESTERN PALM
64-76 Hendon Way, NW2 2NL
Monday to Friday, 09:30 – 18:00
Can phone me 07956221640
i like to join
what do i need to do
Hi Ahmed,
Please use this code CHMONA621 to get up to £50 when you sign up.
The bonuses are still on until further notice.
You need to go to one of Kapten’s offices with your driver and vehicle documents:
HOLIDAY INN – WHITECHAPEL
5 Cavell St, E1 2BP
Monday to Friday, 10:30 – 18:00
Saturday, 11:00 – 17:00
BEST WESTERN PALM
64-76 Hendon Way, NW2 2NL
Monday to Friday, 09:30 – 18:00
I have uploaded all the documents can I go to of the head office instead of booking slot
Can you tell me where the new sign up location is. They have moved from Holiday inn at whitechapel.
Good morning
I would like to join as a driver, will be going into the office in cable street today. Sounds great really exciting about this new company. See you ?
Trying to log into https://become.kapten.com/onboarding but doesn’t work keeps saying technical issues
Can you assist me please
I am a driver I would like to join you I Planned to come tomorrow do I need to make an appointment before I come.
kapten has any mpv car
i want join your company as driver with my mpv car whay shall i do
Hi everyone
I have submitted my documents 3 days ago only one automatic email came it Ben 3 days not hear from them what a slow system
Is there any other ways to contact them.
Many thanks
Hi I can’t login can you help me thank you
Hi want to join your company could you pls email me what incentives I ll have and what others will have if I registered by another referee.
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hi, how can i contact the office any number.
i have finish submitting all the documents but cannot get date slot.
please advise.
I will like to sign up but not allowed me in the app can I go to branch office or do i need to book
Hi I join where can I come. .
I want join captain where can come with my document. .thanks
I am very disappointed in this App I want my Debit Card details removed and no longer want this service. My details were removed over a week ago and my debit details are still being used. Before I call Fraud Squad Remove my details..
HI I AM A KAPTEN USER USE THE CODE:DIYBER ON KAPTEN TO HAVE £50. £10 OFF 5 OF YOUR RIDES. ALSO WHEN YOU USE MY CODE YOU GET A £5 CREDIT!!!
Yesterday I used Kapten few times, some of the times the driver cancelled on me, the other the driver put a waiting time when the driver was no where near me. Also late night going home my driver wasn’t feeling well so I had to get another cab but everytime it kept saying driver is 10-15 min away so I had to cancel that happened twice and charged me around £40. But in the morning you charged me £5 something for cancelling too when your driver was delaying my day. I want my refund back for them all. You lot took all my money and I am not happy about this!!!
Hi,
So now that Kapten is no longer at the Holiday Inn in East London, where do we sign up or what is the next option to sign up?
Sir how I can slot
Can I need to do online first
Hi
I saw the website if I join to kapten
I will get £50 is that right
I am a private hire driver with 8 years experience want to join your platform. Please tell me the procedure. What percentage do you charge? Please send the response via my email Khan.basier@gmail.com.
Where is address this company I want joint it?
1. The only two requirements are a PH Licence and a PH Licence for the car. Is that correct? Presumably it is necessary to have PH insurance for the car.
2. Please provide list of acceptable cars including age.
3. Please provide a clear account of how the system works. Please include what the client is charged and what the driver is paid inc VAT.
4. How many hours would you expect the driver to work and what time of day do the rates of charge and payment change?
3. Please provide a fixed address (not a temporary hotel room) for the Company’s office in London.
Does anyone know where yhe sign up location is. They moved from holiday whitecahple over a month a go.
You can use the code “KAPTEN1” for a 20£ discount on your first rides
Thank you!
Tried for the first time today and it is comparable to Uber.
The code is still working!
When will you start operating in west Midlands
I want to join as a driver
I want to join adriver
Hi,I want to join your driver force in Hendon office,can I have appointment in afternoon,pls let me know.
Thanks
Hi, I would like to drive for Kaptain, I Have a valid PCO licence from Tfl since December 2016 with full EU Licence and have just acquired new full UK licence since August, Do you accept full EU licence or New full UK licence ?
Hi I’m trying to get hold of you as my son left his phone in one of your cabs this morning.
where is your current office based for enrolements?
Any plans to offet this in Surrey?
Thanks!
So far, they are available in zone 1-5. If they want to succeed, they will have to expand at some point!
Hi dear I would to join the kapten I hold Pco license
I live near yiur hendonway office plz sent me the link or book the appointment thanks