Yes, Indonesians love to use the ride-hailing service called Go-Jek. There are several reasons why Go-Jek is popular among Indonesians compared to other taxis or ride-hailing services like Uber or Grab.
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Most downloaded ride-hailing apps in Indonesia 2022In 2022, Gojek was the most popular ride-hailing app in Indonesia, generating approximately 18.99 million downloads from iOS and Google Play Store users during the year. Grab was downloaded about 13.58 thousand times from users in Indonesia.
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Grab, an alternative to UberBased on the same concept as Uber, which has in this case bought part of the company, Grab offers private driver services, which can be ordered via their app, as well as, more recently, other services such as 'Grab a Ride', the scooter version which also includes a local driver.
Go-Jek in BaliIt's rock bottom prices and easy food pick-up make it one of the best bargain transportation modes in Bali. We saw more locals that tourists using it, but that is changing constantly! Just like Grab, Go-Jek has an app that you can order a ride on a scooter, but it's quickly become SO much more than that!
Well, I might say I always use Grab application, never disappoint me so far. However, Grab is banned in some certain locations in Bali, so I'd suggest you to call to the driver first and organize the safest meeting point. In addition, I agree that Blue Bird is a reliable company in Bali for taxi.
To save you precious holiday time Google Maps is the ideal tool to help you navigate the island and find those important 'must see' tourist hotspots. It will also give you an idea of travel times! A few kilometres may not seem far, but in certain areas of Bali at peak times this may take you an hour.
Grab is CHEAP.You can rent mopeds from Grab too which is about half the price of a car and generally quicker. You can even rent drivers by the hour from 4 hours to 10 hours to take you around all of Bali which is great. When you fill a car that fits 6, it works out like 2 pounds a day for a driver.
Go-jek is cheaper than Grab, however most Go-jek drivers are not able to speak in English. Also, do note the both transport providers are limited in Ubud. They mostly operate in Seminyak and Kuta.
Taxis in JakartaThere are a number of taxi services in Jakarta, with ridesharing services such as Grab being recommended for expats. Drivers are generally skilful, have knowledge of the city and speak reasonably good English. They are a safe bet for newcomers to Jakarta and those unfamiliar with the area.
Tipping isn't considered an obligation but it's valuable as a form of gratitude. In Bali, there are many local drivers with warm smile and great hospitality.
Grab is Asia's Uber, and GoJek is Indonesia's version. However Grab is available in Indonesia, and seems to have won over, with branded drivers and branded pickup spots, and the convenience of one app for all of Asia.
Taxis (gocar, grabcar) in BaliBoth grab and gojek let you order a ride in a car, and you can even decide the size. If you have luggage with you, getting an XL ride is always worth it. Just make sure to factor in plenty of time since cars aren't quite as fast in Bali's busy traffic.