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What are some ride share apps that work in Greece?

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Any recommendations? And do some apps only work in Athens? Ive only ever used uber in Athens but Im wondering if there are other options
 
ride sharing in Greece doesn't work the same as the USA, Canada, or AUS.

That said, taxibeat is probably the best
 
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ellinasgolfer0320 said:
ride sharing in Greece doesn't work the same as the USA, Canada, or AUS.

That said, taxibeat is probably the best
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I use taxi beat as well. Uber and Lyft also work in Athens.
 
Alternatively you can find a reputable taxi company and call them over the phone and they will send a cab to wherever you are
 
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Alternatively you can find a reputable taxi company and call them over the phone and they will send a cab to wherever you are
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This is the thing to do, and thats what taxibeat helps with... most Greeks take taxis, not uber, or lyft.
 
I would definitely just stick with taxis in Greece and forget about ride share. It's not really in the Greek Culture to use ride share.
 
I have never used ride share in Greece, and I am not sure that people really do that. I tend to use taxis, public transport, my legs, or rent a car.

According to this tripadvisor thread, there is an app that Greeks use that can help you secure a taxi called Taxibeat. I have never used it. Has anyone heard of it?

www.tripadvisor.com

Taxi/Uber or Lyft - Athens Forum - Tripadvisor

Answer 1 of 26: Does Athens have Uber or Lyft services?. : Get Athens travel advice on Tripadvisor's Athens travel forum.
www.tripadvisor.com www.tripadvisor.com
 
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I have never used ride share in Greece, and I am not sure that people really do that. I tend to use taxis, public transport, my legs, or rent a car.

According to this tripadvisor thread, there is an app that Greeks use that can help you secure a taxi called Taxibeat. I have never used it. Has anyone heard of it?

www.tripadvisor.com

Taxi/Uber or Lyft - Athens Forum - Tripadvisor

Answer 1 of 26: Does Athens have Uber or Lyft services?. : Get Athens travel advice on Tripadvisor's Athens travel forum.
www.tripadvisor.com www.tripadvisor.com
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Yes, taxi beat is super popular in Greece. Essentially its just like uber but it uses all of the existing taxi drivers in Greece
 
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