Bluebird
Indonesia's best-known metered taxi company, with the MyBluebird app, premium Silverbird taxis and payment by cash, card or e-wallet.
What it helps with
- A trusted metered taxiBlue Bird drivers use the meter and wear uniforms, a safer choice than unmarked cars at airports.
- Booking in the MyBluebird appOrder a taxi to your address and pay by card or e-wallet in the app.
- Premium Silverbird carsSilverbird executive taxis suit business trips and airport transfers.
About Bluebird
Bluebird is a long-established Indonesian taxi company, founded in 1972, known for metered fares and light-blue cars. The MyBluebird app lets you book Bluebird and premium Silverbird taxis, rent a car with Goldenbird and send packages with Bluebird Kirim. You can also take a taxi at official Bluebird stands, for example in the arrival hall of Jakarta airport.
Key Features
- Metered Fares: The fare is based on distance and time, with tolls and airport fees added.
- MyBluebird App: Book taxis, Silverbird premium cars, Goldenbird car rental and Bluebird Kirim parcels.
- Payment Choices: Cash, card and e-wallets such as GoPay, ShopeePay, LinkAja, DANA and OVO.
- Pay in the Taxi with EZPay: Enter the taxi number in the app and pay digitally while you ride.
How to Get Started
- Open the MyBluebird app and sign up, or go to an official Bluebird stand.
- Enter your pickup point and destination and choose the taxi type.
- Choose how to pay and board the taxi that matches the app, checking that the meter is running.
- Pay with cash, card or EZPay at the end of the trip, and keep some cash for tolls.
Before you use it
- Good to know: Look-alike blue taxis exist; check the Blue Bird logo, the taxi number and the driver ID card.
- Fees: Toll road fees are paid by the passenger on top of the meter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Bluebird work with a foreign bank card in Indonesia?
- Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is Bluebird available in English?
- Yes, Bluebird has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Bluebird?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Bluebird.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Bluebird?
- No, Bluebird doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Bluebird?
- iOS · Android · Web
- How much does Bluebird cost?
- Metered fare; app shows an estimate; tolls and parking extra
Phrases for the driverIndonesian
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- Please take me to this address (show it on the map) Tolong antar saya ke alamat ini.
- How much will it cost? Berapa ongkosnya?
- Please turn on the meter Tolong pakai argo.
- Stop here, please Berhenti di sini, ya.
- Please wait a moment Tolong tunggu sebentar.
- Thank you Terima kasih.