Oslo Taxi and Asapp! join forces – making goods delivery in Oslo faster, smarter and more sustainable
Oslo Taxi and Asapp! are launching a partnership that lets businesses and online shops get goods delivered within the hour – throughout opening hours. The partnership is built on a shared ambition to use the city's existing transport capacity more cleverly, and to cut unnecessary traffic in Oslo.
As expectations for instant delivery grow, city logistics come under real pressure. By combining Oslo Taxi's large, already-present driving capacity with Asapp!'s technology platform, Oslo gets a solution that's both fast for customers and smart for the city.
"Oslo needs to make better use of the transport resources already on its roads. We want to be part of the solution, not part of the problem. When we can combine passenger trips with simple goods deliveries, we get less empty running, less strain on traffic, and a more efficient flow of goods across Oslo."
How the service works
When an order comes in through the Asapp! platform, it goes straight to the nearest available Oslo Taxi car. The driver collects the item and delivers it directly to the end customer. The recipient gets automatic updates along the way and full tracking right to the door.
For shops
Say "we're delivering now" – not just "we'll sort it out". Meet the needs of customers with an urgent need.
Fast delivery
Fill the gap between "collect it yourself" and "arriving tonight/tomorrow" with a solution that actually comes now.
Sustainable
Uses existing capacity instead of adding more vehicles to the roads.
For shops and suppliers, this means:
- ✓You can say "we're delivering now" – not just "we'll sort it out".
- ✓You meet the needs of customers with an urgent need: spare parts, hobby equipment, gifts, tech, repair items and more.
- ✓You offer a service competitors often can't match for speed.
- ✓You increase your chance of winning the sale when a customer is weighing up their options.
This isn't about replacing today's delivery solutions. It's about filling the gap between "collect it yourself" and "arriving tonight/tomorrow" with a solution that actually comes now.
Tidy, safe routines and a predictable workflow
"Oslo Taxi has a culture of quality and precision that fits perfectly with our platform. The partnership makes it possible to deliver faster without adding to traffic volumes. That's good logistics, good economics and good urban development, all at once."
City logistics that actually take responsibility
City logistics are under pressure from more and more players putting more vehicles on the road to deliver faster. Oslo Taxi and Asapp! are going the other way: using the capacity that already exists. That gives a more efficient and more sustainable flow of goods – without adding to the pressure on the urban environment.
"Oslo Taxi has been part of the city's mobility for over 100 years. Now we're naturally taking part in the next chapter. It's not just about moving people, but about contributing to a smarter, simpler and more sustainable city for everyone who lives and works here."
About Oslo Taxi
Oslo Taxi is today Norway's largest taxi dispatch centre and the country's fourth-largest passenger transport company by number of passengers. The company carries over 7 million customers a year and has around 3,000 affiliated drivers.
At Oslo Taxi, our vision is that there's room for everyone. That means we take our role in society seriously and aim to be an important part of public transport. We deliver taxi services based on the values of equality, efficiency and integrity.