Best taxi ordering apps

Mobile application for smartphones is a fast and convenient way to order a taxi according to the client's requirements. After placing an order, the application will automatically find an available driver in the area and send the request to them.

To create an objective rating of the best applications, an investigation by Roskachestvo and user ratings in the Google Play/Apple Market stores were used.

You can familiarize yourself with a comparative table of all the applications at the end of the material.

Yandex Go

An all-in-one application that combines various services from Yandex: taxi, car sharing, transportation, food, and grocery delivery. The services are not available in all cities, the exact list can be found on the official website.

Yandex Taxi specifically operates not only in Russia but also in the Baltic states. In terms of functionality, the service is almost perfect.

Among the advantages, the following can be highlighted:

• detailed driver profile - full name, rating, vehicle information;
• additional preferences - child seat, meeting points, personal driver, ordering for someone else, etc.;
• communication with the driver - availability of online chat and phone number;
• cashback - a loyalty program where earned points can be spent on other services by Yandex.

Contactless payment method is protected by international encryption standards, ensuring the safety of the passenger's and driver's funds.

The integration of multiple services into the Yandex Go application is an undeniable advantage. During a trip, you can order food, call a courier, or listen to the radio. However, inexperienced users may find this confusing as the application has many menus, sections, and fields to fill in.

Uber Russia

In 2018, Yandex acquired the international segment of Uber, after which a new mobile application was launched on Android and iOS. The service operates in 160 cities in Russia.

The basic functionality of the application includes:

• ordering a taxi to a selected or intermediate location;
• selecting additional options such as a child seat;
• ability to tip the driver and leave a review.

The application incorporates vector maps from Yandex, which improves the driver's performance and increases comfort for the client. Uber Russia offers a wide range of tariffs: Black, Pop, Start, Pool, and others. Detailed information about each of them can be found in the application.

It should be noted that Uber Russia and Yandex Taxi have an overlapping pool of drivers. The trip can also be paid with a contactless method.

Takovichkof

The Takovichkof taxi ordering service was founded in 2015 in St. Petersburg. Currently, the company operates in more than 80 cities in Russia. The service prioritizes safety during the trip.

The minimum order cost is 100 rubles. Personal discounts and special offers are available. The service periodically launches promotions for all regular users.

The features of the Takovichkof application include:

• advance booking - it is possible to arrange a car for a known date and time in advance;
• luggage transportation - drivers help customers load heavy luggage and place their carry-on baggage;
• emergency call - on average, an emergency call in St. Petersburg takes about 5 minutes;
• meeting the passenger - the driver can assist in meeting a person at the airport or train station.

The application is designed in a minimalist gray-green design. The interface is simple and understandable, not overloaded with unnecessary elements. It works on both Android smartphones and Apple devices.

Sitimobil

The Sitimobil taxi service has been operating for over 15 years, despite rumors of its closure in 2022. During this time, over 500,000 trips have been completed in 70 cities in Russia. The application works on iOS and Android.

The Sitimobil service offers a loyalty program with cashback:

1. Frequent Guest - 7%.
2. Expert - 10%.
3. Guide - 15%
4. Legend - 20%.

The earned cashback bonuses can be used to partially pay for the next trip or when renting a scooter. All new customers are assigned the status of "Newcomer" with a 5% cashback.

Among the disadvantages of the service, customers note the lack of loyalty from the drivers. Some drivers cancel orders at the slightest delay, causing problems with refunding.

No critical issues have been identified with the application's performance - it has a modern design, sufficient functionality, and good usability.

Maxim

The service has been operating in Russia since 2003. Currently, the company offers private transportation, cargo transportation, delivery, and roadside assistance. Maxim operates in 500 cities in Russia.

The application can be downloaded from Google Play, App Store, or our website. By default, the program is set to English, but you can switch to Russian in the settings menu.

The Maxim service offers the following tariff options:

1. Economy - everyday taxi service.
2. Comfort - increased comfort level.
3. Business - spacious salon and plenty of space.
4. Compact van - a vehicle with a capacity of up to 6 passengers.
5. Minivan - a vehicle for 7 passengers.
6. Hourly payment - a personal driver for long trips.

In the application, you can order a courier, mover, or general laborer. Cleaning services of varying complexity are available for order, as well as roadside assistance, which includes calling a tow truck, a winch operator, or an engine start specialist.

Cash, bank cards, or transfers through Sberbank Online via SberPay can be used for payment.

Poehali

The Poehali taxi ordering service has been on the market for over 5 years in 150 cities in Russia. In addition to taxi services, the service offers services for cargo transportation with a choice of vehicle tonnage, ordering movers, tow trucks, and engine start specialists.

Before placing an order, you can specify the number of people traveling in the car, whether a child seat is needed, whether an animal will be transported, and whether driver assistance is required. If an urgent call is needed, you can increase the cost of the order. It is also possible to order a taxi for someone else.

The application is designed in a white-yellow style, with a simple and understandable design. There are no distracting or unnecessary elements. There have been no major complaints about its performance, but customers have complaints about the drivers' behavior. The problem, as with some competitors, is the short waiting time and order cancellations.

Vezet

The service operates in more than 450 cities in Russia, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, Rostov-on-Don, Irkutsk, Khabarovsk, Makhachkala, etc.

The application offers two tariff plans: "Around the Clock" and "Express". The first plan provides trips starting from 139 rubles for 3 km, with a further cost of no more than 10 rubles/km within the city. The second plan involves calling a car to the airport/train station with a fixed cost of 449 rubles and continuing the trip to the desired location.

Payment can be made in cash or by credit card. After placing an order in the application, the exact trip cost and route map will be displayed. The option of traveling to multiple addresses, communication with the driver, and the ability to rate their work at the end of the order are available.

Compared to competitors, the application is not as convenient and easy to use. The main difficulty is switching tariffs and working with promo codes.

Comparative table of the best taxi applications