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Vietnam · Taxi & CarsBe
Be is a Vietnamese ride-hailing app for cars and motorbike taxis, positioned as a homegrown alternative to Grab with competitive local pricing.
What it helps with
- A cheaper alternative to GrabBe offers motorbike and car rides at upfront prices, often with discount codes.
- More cars at rush hourComparing Be with Grab helps find a driver faster in peak times or rain.
- Food delivery in the same appbeFood delivers meals from local restaurants.
About Be
Built specifically for the Vietnamese market, Be has grown a strong local driver network in major cities, often praised for competitive pricing during peak hours compared to international competitors.
Key Features
- Car & Motorbike Taxi: Book a car or motorbike ride with live driver tracking and upfront fare estimates.
- BeFood: Order food delivery through the same app in supported cities.
- Bill Payments: Pay select utility and mobile bills directly through the app.
- Fare Transparency: See the estimated fare before confirming a ride.
How to Get Started
- Download Be from Google Play or the App Store.
- Register with a phone number and confirm by SMS.
- Set your pickup and drop-off points and choose a ride type.
- Confirm the fare estimate and pay by cash or linked card.
Before you use it
- Payment: Cash is the simplest way to pay; linking cards may require a Vietnamese bank or wallet.
- Good to know: The app is mainly in Vietnamese; the map-based booking works without much text.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Be work with a foreign bank card in Vietnam?
- Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is Be available in English?
- Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Be?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Be.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Be?
- No, Be doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Be?
- iOS · Android
- How much does Be cost?
- Fare shown before booking; often cheaper than Grab with promotions
Phrases for the driverVietnamese
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- Please take me to this address (show it on the map) Làm ơn cho tôi đến địa chỉ này.
- How much will it cost? Bao nhiêu tiền?
- Please turn on the meter Làm ơn bật đồng hồ tính tiền.
- Stop here, please Làm ơn dừng ở đây.
- Please wait a moment Làm ơn đợi một chút.
- Thank you Cảm ơn.
