Tinka - Request a ride

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About this app

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

1️⃣ Open the Tinka app
2️⃣ Enter your pickup & destination
3️⃣ Choose your ride type — car or boda boda
4️⃣ Get matched with a verified driver in seconds
5️⃣ 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
- Card payments coming soon

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

Your safety is the foundation of everything we build — not a feature.

EARN WITH TINKA — FOR DRIVERS 🚗💰

Looking to drive and earn? Download "Tinka Driver: Drive & Earn" on Google Play. Low commission, fast weekly payouts to your mobile money, daily incentives, and full support from our Kampala team. Whether you drive a car or ride a boda boda, Tinka helps you earn more every week.

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. Every shilling you spend stays in the region.

Download Tinka today and request your first ride in under a minute. Have feedback? Email [e-mail] or visit www.tinkataxi.com

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Tinka is your ride-hailing app for Uganda — request a ride, book a taxi, hire a boda boda, and pay with cash or mobile money. Trusted by riders across Kampala, Wakiso, Entebbe, Mukono, Jinja, Mbarara, Gulu, and Mbale.

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What’s new

Tinka just got even better! 🚕 We've upgraded things behind the scenes for faster rides, smoother booking, and a safer experience every time — because getting around should feel effortless. Thank you for riding with Tinka!