Taxi Maxim
{{Short description|Russian technology company}}
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Maxim ({{langx|ru|Максим}}) is a Russian technology company that operates taxi aggregation, food tech businesses, also offers additional services such as delivery and cargo.{{Cite web |title='Uber değil online' |url=https://www.alanyapostasi.com.tr/gundem/uber-degil-online-h62196.html |access-date=2022-05-16 |website=alanyapostasi.com.tr |language=tr}}{{Cite web |title=Open a transportasi online business with the Maxim software in your city |url=https://business.taximaxim.com/id/en-US/about/ |access-date=2024-02-12 |website=business.taximaxim.com}}
History
Maxim has been in development since 2003.
As of 2022, Maxim operates in more than a thousand cities in 18 countries worldwide.{{Cite web |title=Novo aplicativo de transporte Maxim chega em Sorocaba com viagens a partir de 3 reais |url=https://sorocabanices.com.br/novo-aplicativo-de-transporte-maxim-chega-em-sorocaba/ |access-date=2022-05-16 |language=en-US}} Kanpur in India became thousandth city of Maxim operation.{{Cite web |date=2022-01-24 |title=Menjadi Kota ke-1001, Layanan Maxim Hadir Menyapa Masyarakat Kota Gianyar |url=https://baliportalnews.com/2022/01/menjadi-kota-ke-1001-layanan-maxim-hadir-menyapa-masyarakat-kota-gianyar/ |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=Bali Portal News |language=id-ID}}
Countries of operation
= Argentina =
Maxim currently{{when?|date=June 2025}} works in two cities: Santa Fe, and Rosario.{{Cite web |title=Maxim contribuye con sus servicios ante la falta de transporte en Argentina |url=https://www.unosantafe.com.ar/maxim-contribuye-sus-servicios-la-falta-transporte-argentina-n2707991.html |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=Uno Santa Fe}}
= Azerbaijan =
Maxim started working in Azerbaijan in 2017, the first city was Baku. The company is operating in 5 more cities of the country: Ganja, Sumgayit, Mingachevir, Lenkoran, Gabala.{{Cite web |date=2022-11-23 |title="Maxim" şəhər mobillik xidməti yük daşımalarını və yükdaşıyan xidmətlərini göstərməyə başladı (R) |url=https://news.day.az/azerinews/1513476.html |access-date=2022-11-25 |website=Day.Az |language=ru}}
= Belarus =
Maxim started working in the country in May 2017. The first order was made in Vitebsk.{{Cite web |title=В Орше начал работать сервис городской мобильности "Максим" — Новости Орши | date=17 October 2022 |url=http://www.orshanka.by/?p=87633 |access-date=2022-10-18 |language=ru-RU}} By 2019, Maxim had already worked in 9 Belarusian cities.{{Cite news |title=В Новополоцке начал работу сервис заказа транспорта "Максим" {{!}} Новости Полоцка, Новополоцка и региона на 0214.BY |work=0214.BY - Сайт Полоцкого региона |url=https://0214.by/news.php?id=5707 |access-date=2022-06-15}}
At this time Maxim launched a new tariff for shopping and delivery of goods, medicine and groceries.{{Cite news |date=2020-04-08 |title="Максим" внедрил тарифы для дистанционных покупок и доставки |language=ru |work=БДГ Деловая газета |url=https://bdg.by/news/society/maksim-vnedril-tarify-dlya-distancionnyh-pokupok-i-dostavki |access-date=2022-06-15}} By October 2022, the company was already operating in 10 cities.
= Brazil =
In 2021 Maxim started working in Brazil. By April 2022, the company has expanded an expansion to more than 30 Brazilian cities. As of July 2023, the service is available in more than 50 cities.{{Cite web |last=Lang |first=Giulia |date=2023-07-12 |title="Nossa taxa varia entre 5% e 20%", diz representante da Maxim |url=https://55content.com.br/motorista/nossa-taxa-varia-entre-5-e-20-diz-representante-da-maxim/ |access-date=2023-09-11 |website=55content |language=pt-BR}}
= Colombia =
By July 2021, residents of the cities of Montería, Bucaramanga, Cucuta, Cali, Ibagué and Pereira could order trips.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2021-07-26 |title=El servicio de viajes "Maxim" está disponible para los colombianos |url=https://www.wradio.com.co/noticias/actualidad/el-servicio-de-viajes-maxim-esta-disponible-para-los-colombianos/20210726/nota/4153916.aspx |access-date= |website=W Radio |language=es}}
= Georgia =
Maxim started working in Georgia in 2014, and Tbilisi became the first city. By June 2022, the company's services can be used in 10 cities: Tbilisi, Rustavi, Batumi, Gori, Zestaponi, Zugdidi, Kobuleti, Kutaisi, Poti and Samtredia. In addition to trips, users can order cargo transportation, loader services, and in difficult traffic situations, use engine start and towing services.{{Cite web |title=სუპერეკონომიდან პრემიუმამდე: სერვისმა "მაქსიმმა" გააფართოვა მგზავრობის ტარიფების არჩევანი |url=https://www.ambebi.ge/article/278579-superekonomidan-premiumamde-servisma-maksimma-g/ |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=ambebi.ge}} In July 2020, Maxim launched two tariffs: Courier for transportation of documents, packages and goods, and Shopping and delivery of goods, medicine and groceries.{{Cite web |title=სურსათი, ყვავილები ტკბილეული... რის მიტანას ითხოვენ "მაქსიმის |url=https://commersant.ge/ge/post/sursati-yvavilebi-tkbileuli-ris-mitanas-itxoven-maqsimis-momxmareblebi |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=commersant |language=en}}
= Kazakhstan =
Maxim started working in Kazakhstan in 2014.{{Cite web |title=Қызылордада "Максим" қалалық мобильділік сервисі жұмыс істей бастады |url=https://kyzylorda-news.kz/kogam/qyzylordada-maksim-qalalyq-mobildilik-servisi-zhumys-istej-bastady-162728/ |access-date=2022-09-01 |website=Kyzylorda News |language=ru}} By March 2018, the company was operating in 11 cities: Aktobe, Almaty, Astana, Karaganda, Kokshetau, Kostanay, Petropavlovsk, Semey, Temirtau, Uralsk, Ust-Kamenogorsk.{{Cite web |last=Редактор |date=2018-03-21 |title=Топ-10 самых популярных автомобилей такси в Казахстане ─ NewTimes.kz |url=https://newtimes.kz/obshchestvo/68941-top-10-samykh-populyarnykh-avtomobilej-taksi-v-kazakhstane |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=Newtimes.kz |language=ru-RU}} Now the services of the company can be used by residents and guests of 20 cities of the country.
= Iran =
In 2017, Maxim started working in Iran.{{Cite web |last=تاری |first=مهدیه |date=2017-11-10 |title=«ماکسیم» روسی در خیابان های ایران |url=https://spnfa.ir/20171110/%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%AA%D8%A7%DA%A9%D8%B3%DB%8C-%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B3%DB%8C%D9%87-3003404.html |access-date=2025-02-12 |website=اسپوتنیک ایران |language=fa}}
= Indonesia =
Maxim has been working in Indonesia since 2018. Users can order trips on a motorcycle, car, bentor,{{Cite web |date=2021-06-22 |title=Perjalanan yang Untungnya Maksimal! Pesan Mobil, Motor atau Bentor Lewat Layanan Maxim |url=https://gopos.id/perjalanan-yang-untungnya-maksimal-pesan-mobil-motor-atau-bentor-lewat-layanan-maxim/ |access-date=2022-07-20 |website=gopos.id |language=id-ID}} delivery and purchase of goods, cargo transportation,{{Cite web |title=Tiga Tahun Hadir di Indonesia, Maxim Terus Hadirkan Inovasi dalam Layanan Ride-Hailing |url=https://biz.kompas.com/read/2020/12/14/130817028/tiga-tahun-hadir-di-indonesia-maxim-terus-hadirkan-inovasi-dalam-layanan-ride |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=KOMPAS.com |date=14 December 2020 |language=id}} cleaning, and laundry.{{Cite web |date=2021-07-07 |title=Maxim Kini Hadir di Blitar, Tawarkan Harga Lebih Murah dan Lebih Bersahabat |url=https://rakyatpembaruan.com/maxim-kini-hadir-di-blitar-tawarkan-harga-lebih-murah-dan-lebih-bersahabat/ |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=rakyatpembaruan.com |language=id-ID}} In December 2020, a new Massage and SPA tariff was launched.
In November 2021, social insurance company PT Jasa Raharja provided basic traffic accident risk protection for Maxim users. Through this collaboration, both passengers and drivers receive compensation if experiencing any traffic accident. This collaboration aims to provide basic protection for the general public on the highway and is also a form of the state in providing protection to its people through Jasa Raharja. This is a mandatory program from the government to provide basic protection for traffic accident.{{Cite web |title=Jasa Raharja Beri Perlindungan Kecelakaan untuk Penumpang Ojek Online Maxim |url=https://www.kompas.tv/article/235944/jasa-raharja-beri-perlindungan-kecelakaan-untuk-penumpang-ojek-online-maxim |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=KOMPAS.tv |language=id}}
In December 2021, Maxim launched the Yayasan Pengemudi Selamat Sejahtera Indonesia charity fund provides financial support for passengers and drivers who are injured during rides.{{Cite web |last=Mulya |first=Pebri |title=Maxim Luncurkan Program Santunan Bersama Yayasan Pengemudi Selamat Sejahtera Indonesia Sebagai Wujud Perlindungan konsumen dan Mitra Pengemudi |url=https://www.radardepok.com/2021/12/maxim-luncurkan-program-santunan-bersama-yayasan-pengemudi-selamat-sejahtera-indonesia-sebagai-wujud-perlindungan-konsumen-dan-mitra-pengemudi/ |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=Radar Depok |language=id-ID |archive-date=2022-06-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220621024706/https://www.radardepok.com/2021/12/maxim-luncurkan-program-santunan-bersama-yayasan-pengemudi-selamat-sejahtera-indonesia-sebagai-wujud-perlindungan-konsumen-dan-mitra-pengemudi/ |url-status=dead }} By October 2022, the payments amounted to more than 3 billion rupiah{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2022-10-11 |title=Lebih dari 3 Miliar Rupiah Santunan Kecelakaan Telah Diberikan ke Pengemudi dan Pengguna Maxim |url=https://rakyatpembaruan.com/lebih-dari-3-miliar-rupiah-santunan-kecelakaan-telah-diberikan-ke-pengemudi-dan-pengguna-maxim/ |access-date=2022-11-30 |website=rakyatpembaruan |language=id-ID}} for more 100 cases.{{Cite web |date=2022-09-16 |title=Maxim Tarakan Berikan Santunan pada Mitra Pengemudi yang Alami Kecelakaan |url=https://wahananews.co/ekuin/maxim-tarakan-berikan-santunan-pada-mitra-pengemudi-yang-alami-kecelakaan-sGF7CNH4Zu/0 |access-date=2022-11-30 |website=Wahana News |language=id}}
In December 2021, Maxim launched a marketplace integrated into the app. Users can order ready meals, food and other goods from partners directly.{{Cite web |title=Foods & Goods; Layanan Baru Maxim yang Mudahkan Pengguna untuk Penuhi Kebutuhan Sehari-hari |url=https://www.tribunnews.com/bisnis/2021/12/01/foods-layanan-baru-maxim-yang-mudahkan-pengguna-untuk-penuhi-kebutuhan-sehari-hari |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=Tribunnews.com |language=id-ID}}
In the first five years in Indonesia, Maxim expanded the area of operation to more than 150 cities across the country.{{Cite web |date=2023-06-10 |title=Maxim Indonesia Gelar Ulang Tahun ke-5 dengan Semarak di Gedung Baru |url=https://dki.pikiran-rakyat.com/lifestyle/pr-3096764940/maxim-indonesia-gelar-ulang-tahun-ke-5-dengan-semarak-di-gedung-baru?page=2 |access-date=2023-06-28 |website=KabarDKI |language=id-ID}}
= Malaysia =
Maxim has been working in Malaysia since the fall of 2018 and was actively expanding the operation area. By March 2020, the company was already operating in 35 cities.{{Cite web |date=2020-03-10 |title=Maxim buka perjalanan di Sibu, Sarikei |url=https://sarawakvoice.com/2020/03/10/maxim-buka-perjalanan-di-sibu-sarikei/ |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=Sarawakvoice.com |language=en-US}} But starting from 24 July 2025, Maxim will cease operations in Malaysia due to allowing vehicles to operate without a valid permit, told by the Minister of Transport.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-05-09 |title=E-hailing firms inDrive, Maxim ordered to halt operations by July 24 |url=https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2025/05/09/e-hailing-firms-indrive-maxim-ordered-to-halt-operations-by-july-24/ |access-date=2025-06-07 |website=Free Malaysia Today |language=en}} Maxim has been appealing the order.{{cite web |last=Harry Beatty |first=Gloria |date=10 June 2025 |title=Maxim Malaysia files final appeal to APAD |url=https://themalaysianreserve.com/2025/06/10/maxim-malaysia-files-final-appeal-to-apad/ |website=The Malaysian Reserve |access-date=26 June 2025}}
= Philippines =
Maxim started working in the country in January 2020. It was first launched in Cebu. By January 2022, the company was already operating in 37 cities.
= South Africa =
Maxim started operating in South Africa in mid 2023.{{Cite web |last=Brederode |first=William |title=Russian-founded Maxim to disrupt market with lower ride costs and ride safety feature for women |url=https://www.news24.com/business/tech/a-russian-revolution-maxim-to-disrupt-market-with-lower-ride-costs-and-ride-safety-feature-for-women-20231220 |access-date=2025-05-31 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}
= Tajikistan =
Maxim started working in Tajikistan in 2017. In May, the first order was made in Khujand. Tajikistan became the sixth country where the company worked at that time. Maxim created its own contact center in Khujand, trained operators in the company's standards.{{Cite web |title=Сервис заказа такси "Максим" начал работать в Таджикистане |url=https://www.cnews.ru/news/line/2017-05-29_servis_zakaza_taksi_maksim_nachal_rabotat_v |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=CNews.ru |language=ru}}
In September 2018, the company began operating in the capital of the country, Dushanbe, where it also opened a contact center.{{Cite web |title=Максим Такси дар Душанбе фаъолиятро ба рох монд |url=http://komron.info/crp/MaksimTaksidarDusanbefa_oliatrobarohmond_crp/ |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=Комрон.инфо |language=ru-UZ}}
December 4, 2020, in Dushanbe, the company launched the Karavan tariff for the transportation of small-sized cargo in cars have more cargo space.{{Cite web |title=В Душанбе сервис Максим запустил новый тариф Караван {{!}} Новости Таджикистана Сегодня |url=https://novosti-tadzhikistana.ru/v-dushanbe-servis-maksim-zapustil-novyj-tarif-karavan/ |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=novosti-tadzhikistana.ru}} Also, in all 5 cities of operation, tariffs were launched for delivery and purchase of goods.{{cite web |title=Такси Душанбе |url=https://life.ansor.info/tj/taxi-dushanbe/ |website=life.ansor.info |access-date=20 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200409125553/https://life.ansor.info/tj/taxi-dushanbe/ |archive-date=April 9, 2020 |language=tg |url-status=live}}
= Thailand =
Maxim started operating in Thailand in August 2022. The first order was performed in Chiang Mai. Since December 2022, Maxim is available in Pattaya.{{Cite web |last=Judd |first=Adam |date=2022-12-13 |title=Maxim International Urban Mobility Service Started Operating in Pattaya |url=https://thepattayanews.com/2022/12/13/maxim-international-urban-mobility-service-started-operating-in-pattaya/ |access-date=2022-12-27 |website=The Pattaya News |language=en-US}}
= Turkey =
Since 2022 Maxim has been working in Turkey, the first city was Alanya.
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://taximaxim.com/}}
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Category:Transport companies established in 2003