Get around with local ride-hailing apps, curated for travelers visiting Ethiopia.
Uber is not available in Ethiopia. RIDE and Feres are the two strongest first downloads for Addis Ababa, with Yango providing a useful third price and availability check. Yango also launched service in Hawassa in 2026, but none of these apps should be treated as nationwide transport. Recent travelers repeatedly recommend RIDE and Feres, while also reporting that drivers may call to confirm a landmark because map pins and entrances can be imprecise. Use a local number that can receive calls, or ask hotel or restaurant staff to help explain the pickup point in Amharic. Cash is the safest payment fallback even when an app displays a digital option, so carry small Ethiopian birr notes and confirm the price shown before the trip starts. At Bole airport, ignore unsolicited drivers, move to the pickup point shown in the app and make sure the driver starts the booked trip. Check the plate and driver, share the journey and do not accept a replacement car or an off-app fare without understanding the risk. Dispatch numbers can help when mobile data or app matching fails: RIDE uses 8294, Feres uses 6090 and Yango uses 8610. For overnight travel, remote sites, luggage-heavy transfers or journeys outside supported cities, arrange a reputable hotel, tour operator or known driver instead of assuming an app car will be available.
A widely used Ethiopian ride app for Addis Ababa, with in-app booking and the 8294 telephone dispatch fallback.
A major Addis Ababa ride-hailing alternative that recent travelers often compare with RIDE for price and availability.
A useful third ride option in Addis Ababa and Hawassa, especially for comparing nearby cars and the displayed fare.
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Ride is the top-rated ride hailing app in Ethiopia. A widely used Ethiopian ride app for Addis Ababa, with in-app booking and the 8294 telephone dispatch fallback.
There are 3 ride hailing apps available in Ethiopia as of 2026.
App rides in cities, cash for the gaps, and official tickets for major sites
Ride apps in major cities, cash backups, and landmarks for every pickup
M-PESA for local payments, two ride apps, and verified safari bookings
Licensed rides where available, offline medina pins, and official train tickets
Set up rides and payment fallbacks before landing, then follow live security advice
Set up local rides and payment fallbacks, then recheck border and health rules
