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Is Uber Available in Oman?

No, Uber is not available

Uber does not operate a local ride service in Oman. Use Yango to request OTaxi. If it cannot assign a car, use OmanTaxi or the signed official taxi channel.

Yango is the best first install for a visitor in 2026.

Its current Oman site describes the service as OTaxi powered by Yango and tells riders to book OTaxi inside the Yango app. It shows the price before booking, identifies the driver and vehicle, and supports cash or card. The older Oman Taxi: OTaxi app is still downloadable and was updated in 2026, but its App Store listing now directs users to Yango for the full experience. Do not present Yango and OTaxi as two independent national networks.

Oman Taxi: Tasleem Taxi remains a licensed smaller backup, but do not assume the same supply as Yango at a particular pin. Neither Uber's nor Careem's current location directory lists Oman. Supply is strongest in urban areas and should not be assumed for wadis, mountain roads, desert camps or a return from an isolated trailhead. Airport access is location-specific and can change.

Yango advertises direct Muscat Airport trips under OTaxi, and Muscat Airport maintains an official taxi area. Salalah Airport specifically tells arriving women that they can select Female Taxi in Yango for a licensed female driver. Follow current airport signs and the app's assigned pickup point instead of moving a pin to evade a restriction. Register before departure, keep the original number able to receive a code, confirm the plate and driver, and carry rial cash if a foreign card fails.

Uber Alternatives in Oman

Yango app icon

YangoEssential

The current first install for booking OTaxi rides in Oman, with upfront prices, driver details, cash and card.

Pro tip: OTaxi is now powered by Yango. Set up Yango before arrival, but keep cash if a foreign card or airport pickup is unavailable.

Oman Taxi: OTaxi app icon

Oman Taxi: OTaxi

The older Oman-specific OTaxi app remains active, although its current store listing points riders to Yango for the full service.

Pro tip: Install Yango rather than both apps. This legacy listing now directs riders to Yango for the full OTaxi service. At an airport, use the designated pickup process.

Oman Taxi: Tasleem Taxi app icon

Oman Taxi: Tasleem Taxi

A smaller licensed taxi backup with upfront pricing, ride tracking, cash and card payment.

Pro tip: Use it only as a backup when Yango has no car. Confirm the plate and fare, and allow extra time for an airport or fixed departure.

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Sources

Official sources

  1. 1.Transport Ministry Unveils 8 On-Demand Taxi Apps · Oman News Agency · August 2026
  2. 2.Two Licenses Issued to Run Taxi Services in Omani Airports · Oman News Agency · August 2026
  3. 3.To and From Muscat Airport · Muscat International Airport · August 2026
  4. 4.To and From Salalah Airport · Salalah Airport · August 2026
  5. 5.Get License for Smart Application Companies · Gov.om · August 2026

From the companies

  1. 6.Ride OTaxi with Yango in Muscat · Yango · August 2026
  2. 7.اختيار طريقة الدفع · Yango Support Oman · August 2026
  3. 8.Oman Taxi: OTaxi · Apple App Store · August 2026
  4. 9.ITHCA Group and Yango Group Launch Yango Ecosystem in Oman · Yango Group · August 2026
  5. 10.The Official Oman Taxi App · OmanTaxi · August 2026
  6. 11.Locations and availability · Careem Help Centre · August 2026
  7. 12.Uber Cities: Rides Around the World · Uber · August 2026