Kryvyi Rih is an unusual city. It is considered the longest in Europe. There are several railway and bus stations here, and getting from them late at night or early in the morning, when public transport has not yet started operating, is almost impossible. Taxi services come to the rescue, and there are many of them in the city. Their services are very popular. Among them are major international services such as Uber, Uklon, Bolt, Shark, Opti, OnTaxi, as well as many small local companies. In total, about 30 firms operate in the city.
How to distinguish taxis in Kryvyi Rih from regular cars
In most services, drivers use their own cars under the brand of large companies. In Kryvyi Rih, these are usually technically sound 4-door budget models of the «Standard» class from the year 2000 or newer, more comfortable «Comfort» models from 2013–2015. The latter cost more. Picking up passengers from the street is not prohibited.
Externally, taxis in Kryvyi Rih can be recognized by the roof «checkers» sign, which must contain at least 5 squares. Usually, there are stickers with the company logo on the hood. Inside, a fare meter is placed in a visible spot to calculate the cost of the trip. Such drivers are licensed and personally responsible for passenger safety. Prices may vary. Usually, city trips are cheaper than suburban ones. In Kryvyi Rih, it is important to know that a trip to the remote Inhulets district, which was only annexed to Kryvyi Rih in 2002, will be charged according to two tariffs — the city fare up to the city limit sign, and the suburban fare up to the entrance to Inhulets. Therefore, to know the cost, it is important to correctly state the destination address.
Some local publications, such as 0564, publish taxi service ratings, which, based on monthly views, indicate the popularity of the company and the quality of its service.
How to order a taxi in Kryvyi Rih
You can order a taxi in Kryvyi Rih in three ways:
- Through a mobile application, which must be downloaded to your smartphone. Launch it, specify the destination and car class. The client’s location is determined automatically. Then confirm the booking and wait for the car.
- Submit a request on the carrier company’s website, providing all trip details.
- Most often, however, people order a taxi directly by calling a short number (3000 Shark, 2000 OnTaxi, 994 Opti) of the chosen company’s dispatch service. The dispatcher needs to know the starting and ending points of the trip, the desired car class, and the payment method. The dispatcher will assign the nearest car, inform you how many minutes it will take, the approximate cost of the trip, and clarify all details.
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