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Is Uber Available in Philippines?

No, Uber is not available

Uber left the Philippines in April 2018 when it sold its Southeast Asian business to Grab. Grab is the main replacement, while Angkas, Move It and JoyRide handle motorbike trips.

Uber Alternatives in Philippines

Grab app icon

GrabEssential

Books cars in Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, Bacolod, Iloilo and Cagayan de Oro, with the country's broadest visitor-ready coverage.

Pro tip: At Manila airport, walk to the pickup bay shown in Grab. Compare GrabCar with GrabTaxi because a metered licensed taxi can be cheaper when car-hailing demand is high.

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JoyRide app icon

JoyRideEssential

Books motorbikes, cars and taxis in Metro Manila, Cebu and selected Philippine cities, usually below car-hailing prices.

Pro tip: Choose the motorbike product for short solo trips in traffic. Carry cash because foreign-card acceptance and product availability vary by city.

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Angkas app icon

Angkas

Motorbike-taxi app covering Metro Manila and Cebu, with limited additional city coverage that changes by local authorization.

Pro tip: The driver provides a helmet. Motorbike taxis are usually cheaper and faster than GrabCar, but luggage and airport transfers are poor fits.

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inDrive app icon

inDrive

Fare-negotiation car app operating in Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, Bacolod, Iloilo and other selected Philippine cities.

Pro tip: It is often the cheaper car option because riders suggest a fare. Use cash if a foreign card is rejected and avoid unrealistic bids that drivers will ignore.

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Move It app icon

Move It

Grab-owned motorbike-taxi service for Metro Manila, Cebu and Cagayan de Oro, aimed at short urban trips.

Pro tip: Move It uses a separate app from Grab. It is usually cheaper than GrabCar, but do not depend on it with large bags or in heavy rain.

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Green GSM app icon

Green GSM

Electric car-hailing service launched in Metro Manila, including Makati, Taguig, Pasay, Parañaque and nearby districts.

Pro tip: Use it as a price check rather than your only airport app. Its fleet and service zone remain smaller than Grab's as of mid-2026.

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App details

Grab in other countriesJoyRide in other countriesAngkas in other countriesinDrive in other countriesMove It in other countriesGreen GSM in other countries

Frequently asked questions

Is Uber available in Philippines?

Uber left the Philippines in April 2018 when it sold its Southeast Asian business to Grab. Grab is the main replacement, while Angkas, Move It and JoyRide handle motorbike trips. The best alternatives are Grab, JoyRide, Angkas, inDrive, Move It, Green GSM.

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