🚕 Taxi & Ride-Hailing
LOCA
A Lao ride-hailing app offering car and motorcycle bookings in Vientiane and other major Lao cities. About LOCA: LOCA is a Laos-based ride-hailing platform providing app-based bookings for private cars and motorcycles, aiming to offer a more organized and transparent alternative to hailing transport on the street in Vientiane and other Lao cities. Key Features: Multiple Ride Types: Choose between car and motorcycle rides depending on your needs. Upfront Fare Estimates: See an estimated fare before confirming your ride. App-Based Booking: Request rides through the app rather than negotiating with drivers directly. Vientiane-Focused Coverage: Strongest availability in the capital, where most demand is concentrated. How to Get Started: Download the LOCA app and register with your phone number. Enter your pickup location and destination. Review the estimated fare and confirm your ride request. Pay via the app or cash with the driver, depending on availability. Important Notice: Coverage and driver availability outside Vientiane can be limited — check current service availability for your specific city before relying on it, and have a backup plan like a local taxi service in less-covered areas.
Xanaco
A Lao taxi and ride-hailing app offering an alternative option for booking transport in Vientiane. About Xanaco: Xanaco is a Laos-based ride-hailing app providing app-based bookings for taxis and other transport options, aiming to offer a convenient way to book rides in Vientiane without needing to hail a vehicle on the street. Key Features: App-Based Booking: Request a ride through the app rather than needing to flag down transport. Fare Estimates: See an estimated fare before confirming your ride, reducing negotiation. Driver Tracking: Follow your assigned driver's location and estimated arrival time. Vientiane-Focused Coverage: Service concentrated in the capital, where most demand is located. How to Get Started: Download the Xanaco app and register with your phone number. Enter your pickup location and destination. Review the estimated fare and confirm your ride request. Pay via the app or cash with the driver, depending on availability. Important Notice: Coverage and driver availability may be more limited than in cities with more established ride-hailing markets — during peak hours, wait times can be longer, so plan accordingly and have a backup option like street taxis if needed.