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99Taxis app review: locate a nearby taxi

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Introduction

If you ever find yourself searching for a taxi but not knowing what company to call then there is a quick and easy way to solve your transportation problem. The 99Taxis app can be downloaded on all your devices: iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone, and will ensure that you never search for a taxi again. The app will locate your using your device's GPS and then give you a list of all the taxis that are located nearby. Please note that this app can only be used in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. For more great taxi apps, check out our list of the Best taxi apps for the iPhone

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99 - Private drivers and Taxi

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Your Transportation Companion

Never be at a loss for a taxi again thanks to this app. It can be used for residents and visitors of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. I think this app is even handier for visitors who aren't familiar with the area and the taxi services available. You will still be able to get around in a quick and easy manner without having to waste time searching for names of taxi services.

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As stated the app will use your device's built-in GPS so you don't even have to worry about explaining where you are located, again a very handy feature for visitors. Just perform a taxi search, browse through the options and then call and book the cab using your mobile device. It's a streamlined and quick process.

 

An Effective Tool?

Of course the question is does this app work? Because I am not located in either of the cities it supports I have to enter in an address manually. This is actually a great option as sometimes GPS still isn’t able to properly pinpoint your location. I will say I gave the GPS feature a try and it located my whereabouts almost instantly, but of course there were no cabs near me since it only works in the two cities mentioned.

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Once you have been located on the map a number of taxi icons will pop up around you; these are cabs located nearby. Unfortunately from here all the instructions are in Portuguese so I find the app very hard to follow. If you live in Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo you likely speak Portuguese but as a visitor/tourist the app isn’t very useful if you don’t speak the language. It’s too bad because I think it holds a lot of merit for those visiting the city.

Users seem to rave about the app and love it, so clearly it works well; however, they must all speak Portuguese as well.

 

99 - Private drivers and Taxi

Free

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Uses your device’s GPS to automatically locate your position and find nearby cabs
  • Call a cab from within the app
  • You can manually input an address if you’d rather

 

Cons

  • Only available in Portuguese

 

Final Thoughts

The 99Taxis app is a wonderful way to use the GPS on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch to your advantage and quickly locate all the nearby taxis that you can call.

 

99 - Private drivers and Taxi

Free
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