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TaxiMagic Builds an SMS Dispatch System Powered by Twilio

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TaxiMagic leveraged technology to revolutionize the taxi-hailing experience by launching iPhone and Android apps in 2009, followed by an SMS service that worked on all mobile phones several months later. The service solved issues such as quick ordering, automatic updates, and tracking cabbie arrival on a map. However, as growth increased, the home-grown SMS system failed due to high volume, resulting in lost messages and missed pickups. TaxiMagic then turned to Twilio's cloud communications platform, which provided flexibility, scalability, and reliability, reducing costs and improving performance through volume discounts and streamlined management.

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