How to book a taxi in Istanbul using apps — Yandex Go, Uber, BiTaksi
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 23 days ago
TL;DR
Three apps work in Istanbul: BiTaksi (local, multiple car classes), Uber, and Yandex Go. All show estimated prices upfront; payment by card or cash.
What the community said
Yandex Go operates in Istanbul and accepts payment by card or cash in lira. The in-app price is an estimate — the final fare may differ. For billing disputes, contact in-app support with screenshots of your trips.
23 days ago Yandex Go
A Yandex Go ride from Istanbul to Iznik shows around 7,700 TRY in the app, though the actual fare may be higher. An alternative is the ferry from Kabataş.
23 days ago ~7,700 TRY to Iznik
BiTaksi is Istanbul's local taxi app with multiple car classes: yellow (economy), teal (comfort), black (VIP), and minivans. The app shows estimated fare, driver rating, live tracking, and in-app chat with the driver. Pay by linked card or cash.
23 days ago BiTaksi
Uber is available in Istanbul. As with other apps, the displayed price is an estimate and the final fare may vary.
23 days ago Uber