Ride-hailing has never been easier…
When you’re in a country full of people always on their phones, there are bound to be apps for basically everything.
Driving in Riyadh is possibly one of the most challenging things to do, which is why many locals and residents prefer not to drive. But whether you’re a tourist in the country or live in the city, there are numerous taxi apps in Riyadh that you can use to get to where you need to be quickly.
Bolt
Originally hailing from Estonia, Bolt has become an increasingly popular ride-hailing app in the Kingdom. You can secure a ride within minutes and get to your destination asap.
Blacklane
Enter Blacklane, an upscale ride-hailing company where expertly trained chauffeurs, premium vehicles, and an unrivalled in-car experience combine to create a single, smooth experience. The good news is that it has finally brought its gold standards to Riyadh. The bad news? It depends on how you look at it, but once you experience travel like this, you may not want to go back (or even get out of the car).
The Blacklane app is available on GooglePlay and Apple stores. @blacklaneme
Careem
Careem is well and truly the Everything app in Saudi. Functioning as a ride-hailing, grocery-shopping, inter-city transport, food delivery, and home cleaning app, Careem is definitely something you need to have on your phone.
Ego
Ego is a Saudi-made ride-hailing app providing affordable everyday trips to everywhere you need to be.
InDrive
A brand-new one for the Kingdom, InDrive has just started its Saudi journey, and it’s one that this reporter has defintely been keeping handy lately. Here you get to negotiate your fare from point A to point B. The app will suggest an initial fare to get things move but the rest is really up to you, you can lower the fare or increase it according to your preference. You can currently only pay through cash or STCPay/STC Bank.
Jeeny
Offering three different kinds of options when it comes to rides, Jeeny is a popular choice for many in Riyadh. You can ride in the affordable Economy class, Taxi, or Tawfeer
Kaiian
Founded in 2016, Kaiian is another affordable option when it comes to taxi apps in Riyadh. It was the first Saudi-made ride-hailing application to offer convenient rides to all customers.
Hemam
A Saudi app dedicated to providing medical transportation services for people with disabilities and the elderly in Riyadh, featuring easy booking and professional drivers.
The Hemam app is available on both the Play Store and the App Store.
Wsslini
By the people behind Kaiian (also mentioned on this list). Wsslini is the first ride-hailing service exclusively dedicated to women in Saudi Arabia. It’s a women-for-women app that’s currently available in Riyadh and other major cities in Saudi Arabia. With Wsslini, you can get rides with a wide range of car types; take your pick.
Uber
Uber is one of the most trustworthy ride-hailing Saudi apps in the Kingdom and globally. You can ride now or reserve a trip for a later time, make travel plans that can be synced with the calendars on your phone and more.
