Namba Taxi
A local Kyrgyz taxi service, part of the wider Namba group alongside Namba Food.
What it helps with
- A taxi in BishkekLocal service.
- Paying in cashCash to the driver.
- No need to explain the wayAddress in the app.
About Namba Taxi
Namba Taxi is a locally-run ride-hailing service in Kyrgyzstan, part of the broader Namba group of services, offering an option alongside Yandex Go and inDrive for those who prefer a domestic service.
Key Features
- Local Operation: Run by a Kyrgyz operator rather than an international platform.
- Standard Taxi Booking: Book a ride through the app with pickup and destination set in advance.
- Namba Ecosystem: Part of the same group as Namba Food, familiar to existing Namba users.
- City Coverage: Primarily serves Bishkek, with coverage growing in other areas.
How to Get Started
- Download the Namba Taxi app or use it through the broader Namba app if integrated.
- Register with your phone number.
- Enter your pickup location and destination to request a ride.
- Pay according to the accepted method - check whether card or cash is available in your area.
Before you use it
- Payment: Most rides are paid in cash in soms.
- Limits: Drivers are concentrated in Bishkek; in other cities choose Yandex Go or inDrive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Namba Taxi work with a foreign bank card in Kyrgyzstan?
- Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is Namba Taxi available in English?
- Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Namba Taxi?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Namba Taxi.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Namba Taxi?
- No, Namba Taxi doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Namba Taxi?
- iOS · Android
- How much does Namba Taxi cost?
- Fare shown before the ride
Phrases for the driverKyrgyz · Russian
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- Please take me to this address (show it on the map) Мени ушул дарекке жеткирип коюңузчу. Meni ushul darekke jetkirip koyunguzchu.
- How much will it cost? Канча болот? Kancha bolot?
- Can I pay by card? Карта менен төлөсөм болобу? Karta menen tölösöm bolobu?
- Stop here, please Ушул жерге токтоп коюңузчу. Ushul jerge toktop koyunguzchu.
- Please wait a moment Бир аз күтө туруңузчу. Bir az kütö turunguzchu.
- Thank you Рахмат. Rakhmat.
- Please take me to this address (show it on the map) Отвезите меня, пожалуйста, по этому адресу. Otvezite menya, pozhaluysta, po etomu adresu.
- How much will it cost? Сколько будет стоить? Skolko budet stoit?
- Can I pay by card? Можно оплатить картой? Mozhno oplatit kartoy?
- Stop here, please Остановите здесь, пожалуйста. Ostanovite zdes, pozhaluysta.
- Please wait a moment Подождите минутку, пожалуйста. Podozhdite minutku, pozhaluysta.
- Thank you Спасибо. Spasibo.