Safe, fair rides in Uganda. Face-verified drivers, upfront fares and now pay with mobile money from any number. Car or boda, Tinka gets you there!
Tinka - Ride-Hailing App for Uganda & East Africa
Tinka is the ride-hailing app trusted by thousands of riders across Uganda. Request a taxi, car, or boda boda in seconds, track your driver live on the map, and pay your way - cash, MTN Mobile Money, Airtel Money, or in-app wallet.
Book a ride instantly in Kampala, Wakiso, Entebbe, Mukono, Jinja, Mbarara, Gulu, Mbale and cities across Uganda. Tinka connects you to thousands of nearby verified drivers - fast, safe, and affordable.
WHY RIDERS CHOOSE TINKA
- Affordable taxi & boda boda fares
- Request a ride in under 30 seconds
- Live GPS tracking - watch your driver arrive in real time
- Verified, background-checked drivers
- Pay your way - cash, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money, or wallet
- Transparent upfront pricing - no hidden charges
- 24/7 in-app customer support
- Schedule rides in advance
- Multi-stop trips and change destination mid-ride
- Available across Uganda - expanding every month
PERFECT FOR
- Daily commutes in Kampala & Wakiso
- Entebbe Airport transfers
- Safe night rides home
- Students travelling to university & school
- Shopping trips & errands
- Family and group travel
- Hotel & business travel
- Quick package and parcel runs
RIDE OPTIONS
- Tinka Go: affordable everyday car rides
- Tinka XL: bigger cars for groups & luggage
- Boda: fast motorcycle rides through traffic
HOW IT WORKS
1. Open the Tinka app
2. Enter your pickup & destination
3. Choose your ride type - car or boda boda
4. Get matched with a verified driver in seconds
5. Track your ride live and pay your way
PAY YOUR WAY
Tinka supports the payment methods Ugandans actually use:
- Cash on arrival
- MTN Mobile Money (MoMo)
- Airtel Money
- Tinka Wallet - top up once, ride anywhere
ONE APP, FIVE COUNTRIES
Tinka is built for East Africa. Use the same app when you travel to Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan. Your account, your wallet, your ride history - everywhere you go.
SAFE EVERY SINGLE TRIP
All drivers verified with national ID, licence & vehicle inspection. Share your live trip with family & friends. In-app SOS button - help is one tap away. Rate every driver after every trip. 24/7 in-app customer support and live chat.
PROUDLY UGANDAN
Tinka is built in Kampala by Ugandans, for Uganda and East Africa. We understand local roads, local payment methods, local prices, and local needs.
Download Tinka today and request your first ride in under a minute.
Support: support@tinkataxi.com
Website: tinkataxi.com
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Bug fixes and performance improvements
Version 1.0.211
The developer, Tinka Fahad, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Information
Seller
Tinka Fahad
Size
102.6 MB
Category
Travel
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
