RIDE is the #1 taxi hailing and booking platform in Ethiopia. You can call our dispatch center at 8294/taxi, or use RIDE FREE Passenger App to book/hail your next trip on the streets of Addis Ababa. NO surge pricing. Whether you need a ride to/from the airport, or a quick taxi service to get there on time, RIDE is the fastest and safest option in town. A pool of 750+ brand new, green and yellow taxi vehicles are on standby, on every corner, to service your needs, 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week, including Holidays.
Are you a tourist in Addis Ababa? You can pre-book a RIDE days ahead. A well-vetted Ze-Lucy Meter Taxi member driver arrives outside your stay, on time for a pickup. Instead of waiting on a hotel shuttle to fill up, you can use RIDE Passenger App to get a cab in minutes from anywhere in Addis Ababa. You’ll feel safe and accomplished by the day’s end, because our drivers are keen to your absolute convenience.

Booking or hailing a taxi on RIDE is so simple:
- Set your initial location on a map
- Set your destination location on a map
- Set the payment and booking schedule, and confirm. No worries, drivers accept cash.
- A nearby driver calls you after accepting the order to verify your exact location
- You can also see the driver’s picture, vehicle license plate and side numbers, and a brief info on the driver. After completing a trip, you can request a paper-based receipt, or review our e-receipt sent out to your email automatically, upon payment confirmation.
How do we elevate your experience? If you have a special occasion or want to sign up for a monthly billable corporate account, you can call our dispatch center to get a full assistance.

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