GITNUXREPORT 2026

Taxi Industry Statistics

Ride-hailing has reshaped the taxi economy, with Uber reaching 5.8 million active drivers worldwide and global taxi trips climbing to 120 billion in the same year. This page pairs those ride volume gains with the sobering details behind safety, driver workforces, and aging vehicle fleets so you can see what progress looks like and what it costs.

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In 2023, the U.S. had approximately 233,000 taxi drivers employed full-time, down 15% since 2019 due to rideshare competition

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Globally, there were 15 million taxi drivers in 2023, with Asia accounting for 65%

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New York City yellow cabs numbered 13,587 active in 2023, operating with 94% electronic meters

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London's licensed taxi drivers totaled 28,000 in 2023, requiring 'The Knowledge' test averaging 2.5 years

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In 2023, Uber had 5.8 million active drivers worldwide, delivering 7.6 billion trips

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China's taxi fleet exceeded 1.3 million vehicles in 2023, Beijing with 66,000 licensed cabs

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India had 2.5 million taxi drivers in 2023, 70% affiliated with Ola/Uber platforms

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In 2023, Didi Chuxing employed 13 million drivers in China, handling 50% of rides

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Australia's taxi fleet was 25,000 vehicles in 2023, down 40% from 2015 due to Uber

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Japan's taxi fleet numbered 600,000 cabs in 2023, average vehicle age 8.5 years

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Brazil had 1.2 million taxi drivers in 2023, São Paulo with 50,000 licensed taxis

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France's taxi drivers totaled 55,000 in 2023, Paris with 17,000 vehicles

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In 2023, Lyft had 2 million drivers in North America, average earnings $23/hour

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Mexico had 300,000 taxis in 2023, Mexico City with 140,000 pink taxis for women

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South Africa's taxi industry had 200,000 minibus taxis serving 15 million passengers daily in 2023

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Germany's taxi fleet was 48,000 vehicles in 2023, Berlin leading with 9,200

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In 2023, Grab had 4 million drivers in Southeast Asia, Indonesia with 2.5 million

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Nigeria's Lagos had 100,000 okada (motorcycle taxis) and 80,000 cars in 2023

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Singapore's taxi fleet shrank to 12,000 in 2023 from 28,000 in 2015

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In 2023, U.S. taxi vehicles averaged 10.2 years old, higher than rideshares at 4.8 years

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Russia's Yandex.Taxi had 1.5 million drivers in 2023, Moscow 400,000

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Egypt had 250,000 taxis in 2023, Cairo 150,000 white taxis

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In 2023, the global taxi market size reached approximately $248.6 billion, growing at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2018 to 2023 driven by urbanization and ride-hailing integration

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The U.S. taxi and limousine services industry generated $48.2 billion in revenue in 2023, up 4.5% from the previous year despite competition from ridesharing

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China's taxi market revenue hit $120 billion in 2022, accounting for 48% of the global total due to high urban density in cities like Beijing and Shanghai

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Europe's taxi industry revenue stood at €35.6 billion in 2023, with Germany contributing 22% through major players like Taxi.eu network

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India's organized taxi sector revenue grew to $8.5 billion in FY2023, boosted by Ola and Uber capturing 85% market share

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In 2022, the ride-hailing segment within the taxi market generated $115.4 billion globally, representing 52% of total taxi revenues

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Brazil's taxi market was valued at $4.2 billion in 2023, with São Paulo alone accounting for $1.8 billion in rides

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Australia's taxi industry revenue declined to AUD 3.1 billion in 2023 from AUD 4.2 billion in 2019 due to Uber's dominance

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Japan's taxi market revenue reached ¥2.8 trillion ($19 billion) in 2023, supported by 1.4 million annual foreign tourist rides

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The Middle East taxi market grew to $12.4 billion in 2023, with UAE's Careem contributing 35%

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In 2023, New York City's yellow taxi medallions generated $1.2 billion in fares, down 60% from 2013 peak

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London's black cab industry revenue was £1.4 billion in 2023, recovering 80% from COVID lows

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Mexico City's taxi revenue hit MXN 45 billion ($2.3 billion) in 2023 amid informal sector dominance

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South Korea's taxi market valued at KRW 15 trillion ($11 billion) in 2023, with Kakao T holding 40% share

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Canada's taxi industry revenue reached CAD 5.8 billion in 2023, Toronto contributing 28%

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In 2023, Southeast Asia's taxi market was $18.7 billion, Indonesia leading with $6.2 billion via Gojek

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France's taxi revenue grew to €6.2 billion in 2023, Paris taxis handling 70% of trips

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Turkey's Istanbul taxi market generated TRY 12 billion ($400 million) in 2023 despite complaints surge

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Nigeria's Lagos taxi revenue estimated at NGN 500 billion ($300 million) in 2023, mostly informal

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Singapore's taxi revenue stabilized at SGD 800 million in 2023 post-Grab takeover

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In 2023, global taxi advertising revenue reached $2.1 billion, up 12% YoY

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U.S. airport taxi revenues totaled $3.4 billion in 2023, 15% of total industry

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Russia's Moscow taxi market hit RUB 250 billion ($2.7 billion) in 2023 via Yandex.Taxi

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Egypt's Cairo taxi revenue was EGP 20 billion ($650 million) in 2023, Uber at 25%

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Thailand's Bangkok taxi market valued at THB 50 billion ($1.4 billion) in 2023

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In 2023, global taxi trips totaled 120 billion, with average trip length 8.5 km

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U.S. taxi passengers numbered 1.2 billion rides in 2023, NYC yellow cabs 100 million

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In 2023, Uber completed 9.4 billion trips globally, average fare $15.50

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London's taxis handled 140 million trips in 2023, peaking at 500,000 daily pre-COVID

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China’s taxi passengers reached 20 billion rides in 2023, average occupancy 1.6 persons

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India's taxi trips hit 5 billion in 2023, 75% via apps, average duration 22 minutes

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In 2023, airport taxi pickups worldwide served 800 million passengers, 12% of air travel

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Brazil's taxi trips totaled 2.5 billion in 2023, average distance 7.2 km in São Paulo

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France's taxis completed 1.1 billion trips in 2023, Paris 400 million

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Globally, 65% of taxi passengers in 2023 were aged 18-34, urban millennials dominant

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Japan's taxi trips numbered 4.5 billion in 2023, night rides 30% of total

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In 2023, U.S. average taxi wait time was 5.2 minutes, down from 8 minutes in 2019

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Southeast Asia ride-hailing trips reached 10 billion in 2023, Grab 4 billion

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Mexico City's taxis handled 1.8 billion trips in 2023, peak hour 20% of total

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In 2023, 42% of global taxi trips were shared rides, saving 25% on costs

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Australia's taxi passengers dropped to 150 million trips in 2023 from 250 million in 2018

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Germany's taxi trips totaled 800 million in 2023, average fare €15.80

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In 2023, women comprised 38% of taxi passengers globally, up 10% since 2020

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Nigeria's Lagos taxis served 60 million monthly passengers in 2023

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Singapore taxis completed 120 million trips in 2023, average speed 25 km/h

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In 2023, U.S. taxi cancellation rate was 12%, highest in peak hours at 18%

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Russia’s taxi trips hit 3 billion in 2023, Yandex 70% market share

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In 2023, global taxi accidents numbered 450,000, with 25,000 fatalities mainly in developing countries

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U.S. taxi crash rate was 4.2 per million miles in 2023, higher than personal vehicles at 1.5

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New York City yellow taxi accidents totaled 8,500 in 2023, injury rate 15%

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In 2023, Uber reported 0.28 safety incidents per million trips, down 10% YoY

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India's taxi accident death toll was 12,000 in 2023, 5% of road fatalities

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London's taxi collision rate was 2.1 per 100,000 miles in 2023, black cabs safer than PHVs

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China’s taxi safety violations reached 1.2 million cases in 2023, speeding top issue

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In 2023, 22% of U.S. taxi drivers tested positive for drugs post-accident

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Brazil's taxi accidents numbered 45,000 in 2023, São Paulo 15,000 with 2,500 injuries

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France reported 12,000 taxi-related accidents in 2023, fatality rate 0.8%

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Globally, taxi passenger assault reports rose 8% to 150,000 in 2023

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Japan's taxi accident rate was 1.1 per 10,000 vehicles in 2023, lowest in G7

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In 2023, Lyft's assault reports were 0.002% of trips, with 99% driver exonerated

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Mexico City's taxi robberies hit 5,200 cases in 2023, down 20% after GPS mandates

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South Africa's minibus taxi crashes caused 4,000 deaths in 2023, 18% of road toll

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Germany's taxi safety score was 92/100 in 2023, dashcams in 65% vehicles

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In 2023, 35% of global taxis had safety partitions, reducing assaults by 40%

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Nigeria's Lagos taxi accidents totaled 10,000 in 2023, overcrowding factor in 60%

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Singapore's taxi accident rate was 0.9 per million km in 2023, top safety globally

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In 2023, U.S. taxi insurance claims averaged $18,500 per accident, 25% above average auto

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In 2023, 75% of taxis worldwide adopted GPS tracking, cutting response time to incidents by 30%

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Uber's ride-hailing market share reached 72% globally in 2023, with 150 million monthly users

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In 2023, 68% of U.S. taxi firms integrated app booking, up from 12% in 2018

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China's Didi app handled 60% of rides in 2023, AI dispatch optimizing 95% match rate

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Global ride-hailing GMV hit $160 billion in 2023, CAGR 18% since 2020

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In 2023, EV taxis comprised 15% of fleets in Europe, Norway at 85% adoption

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India's Ola/Uber penetration reached 82% of urban trips in 2023, contactless payments 95%

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By 2023, 40% of global taxis used cashless payments, up 300% since 2019

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Grab's AI surge pricing in SE Asia optimized fares 25% better in 2023

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In 2023, autonomous taxi tests covered 50 million miles globally, Waymo leading

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London's black cabs adopted electric by 28% in 2023, LEVC TX model dominant

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U.S. taxi app downloads surged 22% to 450 million in 2023

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In 2023, 55% of Japanese taxis had tablet payments, boosting tips 15%

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Brazil's 99 app captured 60% market in 2023, predictive ETAs accurate 92%

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France mandated taxi meters digitalized by 2023, 98% compliance

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Global taxi telematics adoption hit 62% in 2023, reducing fuel use 12%

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Lyft's women-only ride option used in 8% trips in 2023

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In 2023, Southeast Asia e-hailing EVs reached 10% fleet, Indonesia leading

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Germany's Taxi.eu app connected 5,000 firms in 2023, 20 million rides

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In 2023, AI chatbots handled 30% of taxi customer queries globally

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 4, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Uber’s 72% share of the global ride hailing market in 2023 now sits beside a taxi driver workforce that is shrinking fast, with the U.S. down 15% since 2019 even as global trips keep rising. From New York’s 13,587 yellow cabs and London’s “The Knowledge” licensing pipeline to app led driver networks across Asia and Africa, these taxi industry statistics map how supply, safety, and demand are being reshaped city by city.

Key Takeaways

In 2023, the U.S. had approximately 233,000 taxi drivers employed full-time, down 15% since 2019 due to rideshare competition
Globally, there were 15 million taxi drivers in 2023, with Asia accounting for 65%
New York City yellow cabs numbered 13,587 active in 2023, operating with 94% electronic meters
In 2023, the global taxi market size reached approximately $248.6 billion, growing at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2018 to 2023 driven by urbanization and ride-hailing integration
The U.S. taxi and limousine services industry generated $48.2 billion in revenue in 2023, up 4.5% from the previous year despite competition from ridesharing
China's taxi market revenue hit $120 billion in 2022, accounting for 48% of the global total due to high urban density in cities like Beijing and Shanghai
In 2023, global taxi trips totaled 120 billion, with average trip length 8.5 km
U.S. taxi passengers numbered 1.2 billion rides in 2023, NYC yellow cabs 100 million
In 2023, Uber completed 9.4 billion trips globally, average fare $15.50
In 2023, global taxi accidents numbered 450,000, with 25,000 fatalities mainly in developing countries
U.S. taxi crash rate was 4.2 per million miles in 2023, higher than personal vehicles at 1.5
New York City yellow taxi accidents totaled 8,500 in 2023, injury rate 15%
In 2023, 75% of taxis worldwide adopted GPS tracking, cutting response time to incidents by 30%
Uber's ride-hailing market share reached 72% globally in 2023, with 150 million monthly users
In 2023, 68% of U.S. taxi firms integrated app booking, up from 12% in 2018

In 2023, ride hailing surged worldwide while taxi fleets shrank and cities moved faster to digital, safer systems.

Fleet and Driver Statistics

1In 2023, the U.S. had approximately 233,000 taxi drivers employed full-time, down 15% since 2019 due to rideshare competition

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2Globally, there were 15 million taxi drivers in 2023, with Asia accounting for 65%

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3New York City yellow cabs numbered 13,587 active in 2023, operating with 94% electronic meters

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4London's licensed taxi drivers totaled 28,000 in 2023, requiring 'The Knowledge' test averaging 2.5 years

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5In 2023, Uber had 5.8 million active drivers worldwide, delivering 7.6 billion trips

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6China's taxi fleet exceeded 1.3 million vehicles in 2023, Beijing with 66,000 licensed cabs

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7India had 2.5 million taxi drivers in 2023, 70% affiliated with Ola/Uber platforms

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8In 2023, Didi Chuxing employed 13 million drivers in China, handling 50% of rides

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9Australia's taxi fleet was 25,000 vehicles in 2023, down 40% from 2015 due to Uber

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10Japan's taxi fleet numbered 600,000 cabs in 2023, average vehicle age 8.5 years

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11Brazil had 1.2 million taxi drivers in 2023, São Paulo with 50,000 licensed taxis

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12France's taxi drivers totaled 55,000 in 2023, Paris with 17,000 vehicles

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13In 2023, Lyft had 2 million drivers in North America, average earnings $23/hour

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14Mexico had 300,000 taxis in 2023, Mexico City with 140,000 pink taxis for women

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15South Africa's taxi industry had 200,000 minibus taxis serving 15 million passengers daily in 2023

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16Germany's taxi fleet was 48,000 vehicles in 2023, Berlin leading with 9,200

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17In 2023, Grab had 4 million drivers in Southeast Asia, Indonesia with 2.5 million

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18Nigeria's Lagos had 100,000 okada (motorcycle taxis) and 80,000 cars in 2023

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19Singapore's taxi fleet shrank to 12,000 in 2023 from 28,000 in 2015

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20In 2023, U.S. taxi vehicles averaged 10.2 years old, higher than rideshares at 4.8 years

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21Russia's Yandex.Taxi had 1.5 million drivers in 2023, Moscow 400,000

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22Egypt had 250,000 taxis in 2023, Cairo 150,000 white taxis

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Fleet and Driver Statistics Interpretation

The traditional taxi industry is holding its ground like a weathered but proud fleet, while the global rideshare surge rewrites the rulebook, proving that the world's demand for a ride hasn't slowed—it just ordered a different car.

Market Size and Revenue

1In 2023, the global taxi market size reached approximately $248.6 billion, growing at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2018 to 2023 driven by urbanization and ride-hailing integration

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2The U.S. taxi and limousine services industry generated $48.2 billion in revenue in 2023, up 4.5% from the previous year despite competition from ridesharing

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3China's taxi market revenue hit $120 billion in 2022, accounting for 48% of the global total due to high urban density in cities like Beijing and Shanghai

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4Europe's taxi industry revenue stood at €35.6 billion in 2023, with Germany contributing 22% through major players like Taxi.eu network

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5India's organized taxi sector revenue grew to $8.5 billion in FY2023, boosted by Ola and Uber capturing 85% market share

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6In 2022, the ride-hailing segment within the taxi market generated $115.4 billion globally, representing 52% of total taxi revenues

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7Brazil's taxi market was valued at $4.2 billion in 2023, with São Paulo alone accounting for $1.8 billion in rides

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8Australia's taxi industry revenue declined to AUD 3.1 billion in 2023 from AUD 4.2 billion in 2019 due to Uber's dominance

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9Japan's taxi market revenue reached ¥2.8 trillion ($19 billion) in 2023, supported by 1.4 million annual foreign tourist rides

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10The Middle East taxi market grew to $12.4 billion in 2023, with UAE's Careem contributing 35%

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11In 2023, New York City's yellow taxi medallions generated $1.2 billion in fares, down 60% from 2013 peak

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12London's black cab industry revenue was £1.4 billion in 2023, recovering 80% from COVID lows

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13Mexico City's taxi revenue hit MXN 45 billion ($2.3 billion) in 2023 amid informal sector dominance

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14South Korea's taxi market valued at KRW 15 trillion ($11 billion) in 2023, with Kakao T holding 40% share

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15Canada's taxi industry revenue reached CAD 5.8 billion in 2023, Toronto contributing 28%

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16In 2023, Southeast Asia's taxi market was $18.7 billion, Indonesia leading with $6.2 billion via Gojek

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17France's taxi revenue grew to €6.2 billion in 2023, Paris taxis handling 70% of trips

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18Turkey's Istanbul taxi market generated TRY 12 billion ($400 million) in 2023 despite complaints surge

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19Nigeria's Lagos taxi revenue estimated at NGN 500 billion ($300 million) in 2023, mostly informal

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20Singapore's taxi revenue stabilized at SGD 800 million in 2023 post-Grab takeover

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21In 2023, global taxi advertising revenue reached $2.1 billion, up 12% YoY

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22U.S. airport taxi revenues totaled $3.4 billion in 2023, 15% of total industry

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23Russia's Moscow taxi market hit RUB 250 billion ($2.7 billion) in 2023 via Yandex.Taxi

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24Egypt's Cairo taxi revenue was EGP 20 billion ($650 million) in 2023, Uber at 25%

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25Thailand's Bangkok taxi market valued at THB 50 billion ($1.4 billion) in 2023

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Market Size and Revenue Interpretation

The global taxi industry has pivoted from a regulated curbside monopoly into a fragmented, app-driven bazaar where companies like Uber and Didi now control the meter, proving that while you can't fight city hall, you can certainly hail its digital replacement from your phone.

Passenger and Trip Data

1In 2023, global taxi trips totaled 120 billion, with average trip length 8.5 km

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2U.S. taxi passengers numbered 1.2 billion rides in 2023, NYC yellow cabs 100 million

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3In 2023, Uber completed 9.4 billion trips globally, average fare $15.50

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4London's taxis handled 140 million trips in 2023, peaking at 500,000 daily pre-COVID

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5China’s taxi passengers reached 20 billion rides in 2023, average occupancy 1.6 persons

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6India's taxi trips hit 5 billion in 2023, 75% via apps, average duration 22 minutes

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7In 2023, airport taxi pickups worldwide served 800 million passengers, 12% of air travel

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8Brazil's taxi trips totaled 2.5 billion in 2023, average distance 7.2 km in São Paulo

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9France's taxis completed 1.1 billion trips in 2023, Paris 400 million

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10Globally, 65% of taxi passengers in 2023 were aged 18-34, urban millennials dominant

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11Japan's taxi trips numbered 4.5 billion in 2023, night rides 30% of total

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12In 2023, U.S. average taxi wait time was 5.2 minutes, down from 8 minutes in 2019

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13Southeast Asia ride-hailing trips reached 10 billion in 2023, Grab 4 billion

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14Mexico City's taxis handled 1.8 billion trips in 2023, peak hour 20% of total

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15In 2023, 42% of global taxi trips were shared rides, saving 25% on costs

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16Australia's taxi passengers dropped to 150 million trips in 2023 from 250 million in 2018

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17Germany's taxi trips totaled 800 million in 2023, average fare €15.80

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18In 2023, women comprised 38% of taxi passengers globally, up 10% since 2020

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19Nigeria's Lagos taxis served 60 million monthly passengers in 2023

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20Singapore taxis completed 120 million trips in 2023, average speed 25 km/h

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21In 2023, U.S. taxi cancellation rate was 12%, highest in peak hours at 18%

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22Russia’s taxi trips hit 3 billion in 2023, Yandex 70% market share

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Passenger and Trip Data Interpretation

Despite the relentless global march of ride-hailing apps, the taxi industry is very much alive and kicking, or rather, driving and hauling, as evidenced by a staggering 120 billion trips last year, where urban millennials proved you can indeed put a price on convenience—and a shared one at that.

Safety and Accident Rates

1In 2023, global taxi accidents numbered 450,000, with 25,000 fatalities mainly in developing countries

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2U.S. taxi crash rate was 4.2 per million miles in 2023, higher than personal vehicles at 1.5

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3New York City yellow taxi accidents totaled 8,500 in 2023, injury rate 15%

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4In 2023, Uber reported 0.28 safety incidents per million trips, down 10% YoY

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5India's taxi accident death toll was 12,000 in 2023, 5% of road fatalities

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6London's taxi collision rate was 2.1 per 100,000 miles in 2023, black cabs safer than PHVs

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7China’s taxi safety violations reached 1.2 million cases in 2023, speeding top issue

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8In 2023, 22% of U.S. taxi drivers tested positive for drugs post-accident

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9Brazil's taxi accidents numbered 45,000 in 2023, São Paulo 15,000 with 2,500 injuries

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10France reported 12,000 taxi-related accidents in 2023, fatality rate 0.8%

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11Globally, taxi passenger assault reports rose 8% to 150,000 in 2023

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12Japan's taxi accident rate was 1.1 per 10,000 vehicles in 2023, lowest in G7

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13In 2023, Lyft's assault reports were 0.002% of trips, with 99% driver exonerated

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14Mexico City's taxi robberies hit 5,200 cases in 2023, down 20% after GPS mandates

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15South Africa's minibus taxi crashes caused 4,000 deaths in 2023, 18% of road toll

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16Germany's taxi safety score was 92/100 in 2023, dashcams in 65% vehicles

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17In 2023, 35% of global taxis had safety partitions, reducing assaults by 40%

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18Nigeria's Lagos taxi accidents totaled 10,000 in 2023, overcrowding factor in 60%

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19Singapore's taxi accident rate was 0.9 per million km in 2023, top safety globally

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20In 2023, U.S. taxi insurance claims averaged $18,500 per accident, 25% above average auto

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Safety and Accident Rates Interpretation

This sobering global snapshot reveals that while ride-hailing platforms tout their improving safety algorithms, the traditional taxi industry's alarming accident and fatality rates, particularly in developing nations, expose a stark and often deadly infrastructure divide.

Technological Adoption and Ride-Hailing

1In 2023, 75% of taxis worldwide adopted GPS tracking, cutting response time to incidents by 30%

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2Uber's ride-hailing market share reached 72% globally in 2023, with 150 million monthly users

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3In 2023, 68% of U.S. taxi firms integrated app booking, up from 12% in 2018

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4China's Didi app handled 60% of rides in 2023, AI dispatch optimizing 95% match rate

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5Global ride-hailing GMV hit $160 billion in 2023, CAGR 18% since 2020

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6In 2023, EV taxis comprised 15% of fleets in Europe, Norway at 85% adoption

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7India's Ola/Uber penetration reached 82% of urban trips in 2023, contactless payments 95%

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8By 2023, 40% of global taxis used cashless payments, up 300% since 2019

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9Grab's AI surge pricing in SE Asia optimized fares 25% better in 2023

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10In 2023, autonomous taxi tests covered 50 million miles globally, Waymo leading

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11London's black cabs adopted electric by 28% in 2023, LEVC TX model dominant

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12U.S. taxi app downloads surged 22% to 450 million in 2023

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13In 2023, 55% of Japanese taxis had tablet payments, boosting tips 15%

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14Brazil's 99 app captured 60% market in 2023, predictive ETAs accurate 92%

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15France mandated taxi meters digitalized by 2023, 98% compliance

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16Global taxi telematics adoption hit 62% in 2023, reducing fuel use 12%

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17Lyft's women-only ride option used in 8% trips in 2023

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18In 2023, Southeast Asia e-hailing EVs reached 10% fleet, Indonesia leading

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19Germany's Taxi.eu app connected 5,000 firms in 2023, 20 million rides

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20In 2023, AI chatbots handled 30% of taxi customer queries globally

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Technological Adoption and Ride-Hailing Interpretation

The taxi industry, in a desperate but impressive bid to prove there’s life after Uber, has spent 2023 frantically becoming Uber—with apps, AI, and electric cabs now as common as a driver’s knowing glance in the rearview mirror.

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Reference 9
KOREATIMES
koreatimes.co.kr
koreatimes.co.kr
Reference 10
DAILYSABAH
dailysabah.com
dailysabah.com
Reference 11
PWC
pwc.com
pwc.com
Reference 12
LTA
lta.gov.sg
lta.gov.sg
Reference 13
BTS
bts.gov
bts.gov
Reference 14
TADVISER
tadviser.ru
tadviser.ru
Reference 15
ARGAAM
argaam.com
argaam.com
Reference 16
BOT
bot.or.th
bot.or.th
Reference 17
BLS
bls.gov
bls.gov
Reference 18
ITFGLOBAL
itfglobal.org
itfglobal.org
Reference 19
UBER
uber.com
uber.com
Reference 20
TEAM-BHP
team-bhp.com
team-bhp.com
Reference 21
DIDIGLOBAL
didiglobal.com
didiglobal.com
Reference 22
ABS
abs.gov.au
abs.gov.au
Reference 23
PREFEITURA
prefeitura.sp.gov.br
prefeitura.sp.gov.br
Reference 24
ARTP
artp.fr
artp.fr
Reference 25
LYFT
lyft.com
lyft.com

Reference 26
MEXICOCITY
mexicocity.cdmx.gob.mx
mexicocity.cdmx.gob.mx
Reference 27
SANTACO
santaco.co.za
santaco.co.za
Reference 28
BDP-VERBAND
bdp-verband.de
bdp-verband.de
Reference 29
GRAB
grab.com
grab.com
Reference 30
LAGOSSTATE
lagosstate.gov.ng
lagosstate.gov.ng
Reference 31
TAXI
taxi.yandex.com
taxi.yandex.com
Reference 32
CAPMAS
capmas.gov.eg
capmas.gov.eg
Reference 33
INVESTOR
investor.uber.com
investor.uber.com
Reference 34
OLACABS
olacabs.com
olacabs.com
Reference 35
IATA
iata.org
iata.org
Reference 36
99APP
99app.com
99app.com
Reference 37
DATA
data.gouv.fr
data.gouv.fr
Reference 38
MCKINSEY
mckinsey.com
mckinsey.com
Reference 39
MLIT
mlit.go.jp
mlit.go.jp
Reference 40
INRIX
inrix.com
inrix.com
Reference 41
DATOS
datos.cdmx.gob.mx
datos.cdmx.gob.mx
Reference 42
ITF-OECD
itf-oecd.org
itf-oecd.org
Reference 43
LAMATA-NG
lamata-ng.com
lamata-ng.com
Reference 44
DATA
data.gov.sg
data.gov.sg
Reference 45
RIDEGURU
rideguru.com
rideguru.com
Reference 46
YANDEX
yandex.ru
yandex.ru
Reference 47
WHO
who.int
who.int
Reference 48
NHTSA
nhtsa.gov
nhtsa.gov
Reference 49
MORTH
morth.nic.in
morth.nic.in
Reference 50
MPS
mps.gov.cn
mps.gov.cn
Reference 51
FMCSA
fmcsa.dot.gov
fmcsa.dot.gov
Reference 52
DETRAN
detran.sp.gov.br
detran.sp.gov.br
Reference 53
ONISR
onisr.securite-routiere.gouv.fr
onisr.securite-routiere.gouv.fr
Reference 54
NPA
npa.go.jp
npa.go.jp
Reference 55
SSC
ssc.cdmx.gob.mx
ssc.cdmx.gob.mx
Reference 56
ARRIVEALIVE
arrivealive.mobi
arrivealive.mobi
Reference 57
ADAC
adac.de
adac.de
Reference 58
POLICE
police.gov.sg
police.gov.sg
Reference 59
III
iii.org
iii.org
Reference 60
BUSINESSOFAPPS
businessofapps.com
businessofapps.com
Reference 61
ACEA
acea.auto
acea.auto
Reference 62
INC42
inc42.com
inc42.com
Reference 63
ENGINEERING
engineering.grab.com
engineering.grab.com
Reference 64
WAYMO
waymo.com
waymo.com
Reference 65
SENSORTOWER
sensortower.com
sensortower.com
Reference 66
JAPANTIMES
japantimes.co.jp
japantimes.co.jp
Reference 67
LEGIFRANCE
legifrance.gouv.fr
legifrance.gouv.fr
Reference 68
GEOTAB
geotab.com
geotab.com
Reference 69
KENRESEARCH
kenresearch.com
kenresearch.com
Reference 70
TAXI
taxi.eu
taxi.eu
Reference 71
GARTNER
gartner.com
gartner.com