Is Uber Available in Ethiopia?

No, Uber is not available

Uber does not operate in Ethiopia. In Addis Ababa, use RIDE, Feres or Yango; Yango also serves Hawassa. Outside supported cities, arrange transport locally.

Uber Alternatives in Ethiopia

RideEssential

A widely used Ethiopian ride app for Addis Ababa, with in-app booking and the 8294 telephone dispatch fallback.

Pro tip: Drivers often call for a landmark. Keep a reachable local number, confirm the plate and make sure the trip starts in the app before leaving the pickup point.

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FeresEssential

A major Addis Ababa ride-hailing alternative that recent travelers often compare with RIDE for price and availability.

Pro tip: Keep small birr notes even if a payment option appears in the app. If matching fails, its Addis dispatch number is 6090.

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Yango

A useful third ride option in Addis Ababa and Hawassa, especially for comparing nearby cars and the displayed fare.

Pro tip: Cash is the dependable fallback because payment guidance varies by booking channel. Confirm the active payment method before requesting the car.

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Ride in other countries Feres in other countries Yango in other countries

Frequently asked questions

Is Uber available in Ethiopia?

Uber does not operate in Ethiopia. In Addis Ababa, use RIDE, Feres or Yango; Yango also serves Hawassa. Outside supported cities, arrange transport locally. The best alternatives are Ride, Feres, Yango.

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