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Laos · Taxi & CarsLOCA
A Lao ride-hailing app offering car and motorcycle bookings in Vientiane and other major Lao cities.
What it helps with
- A ride in VientianePrice shown first.
- Ride to Wattay airportNo haggling.
- A cheap motorbike rideShort trips.
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.
Before you use it
- Payment: Prices in Laos are quoted in kip, and sometimes in Thai baht or US dollars; small shops and drivers want cash kip.
- Limits: Apps work best in Vientiane; in Luang Prabang and smaller towns tuk-tuks are agreed on the street.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does LOCA work with a foreign bank card in Laos?
- Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is LOCA available in English?
- Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
- Do I need a local phone number to use LOCA?
- No, an international phone number generally works for LOCA.
- Do I need local ID or residency for LOCA?
- No, LOCA doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use LOCA?
- iOS · Android
- How much does LOCA cost?
- Upfront fare by distance and vehicle
Phrases for the driverLao
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- Please take me to this address (show it on the map) ກະລຸນາພາຂ້ອຍໄປທີ່ຢູ່ນີ້. Kaluna pha khoy pai thi yu ni.
- How much will it cost? ເທົ່າໃດ? Thao dai?
- Stop here, please ຈອດຢູ່ນີ້ແດ່. Jot yu ni dae.
- Please wait a moment ລໍຖ້າບຶດໜຶ່ງ. Lo tha beut neung.
- Thank you ຂອບໃຈ. Khop jai.