k.ride - taxi, cab, korea trip

k.ride is the global platform of Kakao Mobility, the no. 1 mobility service provider in South Korea.

Now with k.ride, you can request a ride anywhere in the world without installing a new app for every trip!

Service countries (35 in total):

- Asia & Oceania: South Korea, Japan, Cambodia, Malaysia, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Guam

- North America: Canada, United States

- Europe: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden, United Kingdom

Multilingual support

k.ride supports 133 languages so users can easily search for destinations and communicate with drivers in their preferred language. Plus, our app is available in four languages—English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese—ensuring a seamless experience wherever you go.

Cashless payments

Easily register your payment method using a credit or debit card, or take advantage of simple mobile payment for a hassle-free experience. Rest assured—with our safe payment system, your rides are automatically processed right after your ride ends using your registered payment method.

* Supports Alipay+ & WeChat Pay

* Alipay+ supported wallets: Alipay, AlipayHK, Touch 'n Go eWallet, Boost, TrueMoney Wallet, Rabbit LINE Pay, and GCash

Easy sign-up and app security

Sign up effortlessly by authenticating your mobile device or linking your social media account. Plus, enjoy peace of mind with our high-level security, including two-factor authentication, keeping your account safe and secure.

Customer support is available year-round from 9 AM to 2 AM (KST), and easily accessible within the app. (App menu > Support)

For more information, please visit the k.ride website.

To ensure a seamless app experience, k.ride may request the following permissions. Each permission falls into essential permissions, which are necessary, and optional permissions, which you can choose to allow:

1. Essential:

1) Location: This allows us to find nearby taxis, help taxis reach your location, and estimate travel time and fare to your destination.

2. Optional:

1) Phone number: This simplifies the process of entering your phone number during registration and login.

2) Messages: This simplifies the process of entering verification codes during registration and login.

3) Notifications: This enables you to receive updates on taxi dispatch, boarding, alighting, and for marketing purposes.