🚕 Taxi & Ride-Hailing
Bolt
An Estonian-founded ride-hailing app offering private car and taxi bookings in Beirut and other Lebanese cities. About Bolt: Bolt is a European ride-hailing company operating in Lebanon, offering private car rides through the app, generally positioning itself with competitive pricing compared to traditional taxi negotiation. Key Features: App-Based Booking: Request a ride through the app with upfront fare estimates. In-App Payment: Pay by card where supported, or cash depending on driver and availability. Live Trip Tracking: Follow your driver's location and estimated arrival time on the map. Competitive Pricing: Often positioned as a lower-cost, more transparent alternative to street taxis. How to Get Started: Download the Bolt app and register with your phone number. Enter your pickup location and destination to see available ride options and fares. Confirm your booking and track your driver's arrival. Pay through the app or in cash, and rate your trip afterward. Important Notice: Given Lebanon's currency instability, fares and payment methods can be affected — check whether card payment is functioning reliably or whether cash (and in which currency) is expected before your ride.
Allo Taxi
A long-established taxi-hailing phone service and app in Lebanon, connecting passengers with licensed taxi drivers. About Allo Taxi: Allo Taxi is one of Lebanon's established taxi-hailing services, originally built around phone-based dispatch and now offering an app for booking licensed taxi rides in Beirut and other Lebanese cities. Key Features: Licensed Taxi Network: Connects you with licensed taxi drivers rather than unregulated services. Phone and App Booking: Book by calling the dispatch line or through the app, depending on preference. Established Reputation: Long operating history in the Lebanese taxi market. Local Coverage: Service available across Beirut and other Lebanese cities. How to Get Started: Download the Allo Taxi app or call the dispatch number to request a ride. Provide your pickup location and destination. Wait for your assigned taxi to arrive. Pay by cash to the driver, confirming the fare beforehand if not using a metered or app-quoted fare. Important Notice: Given Lebanon's currency instability, confirm the fare and expected payment currency (Lebanese pounds or US dollars) with the driver or dispatcher before starting your trip to avoid misunderstandings.