Best Ride-Hailing App in Arusha | inDrive with Cash Payment Options | Safe & Affordable
My East African adventure led me to discover the game-changing ride-hailing app inDrive at just the right moment. On my final evening in Arusha, when I needed transportation from the hotel to Shoppers Supermarket for dinner, I nearly fell for the hotel’s overpriced taxi service – a shocking $20 for a mere 2km trip! That’s when inspiration struck: why not test this new app everyone’s been talking about?
The sleek interface (shown in Figure 1) operates much like Didi, but with an exciting twist. After entering pickup and drop-off locations, you get to play fare negotiator – proposing your price while seeing the app’s suggested rate. The real magic happens when nearby drivers start bidding, allowing you to pick the best deal from multiple counteroffers.
Figure 3 reveals my bargaining strategy: when the system suggested 3,500 shillings, I upped the ante to 4,000. Within moments, my screen lit up with offers ranging from 4,000 to 6,000 shillings. I locked in the most competitive bid, and watched in real-time as my chosen driver navigated to my location.
I put inDrive through its paces with two round trips, and it delivered beyond expectations. Each driver promptly called to confirm pickup (in flawless English, no less!), with the added convenience of in-app messaging mirroring Didi’s functionality. The app even includes robust safety features similar to Didi’s trip protection system.
The payment process couldn’t be smoother – cash transactions handled with precision, including exact change before exiting the vehicle.
This wasn’t just good – it was perfection 💯. My entire evening’s transportation cost a mere 8,000 shillings (about 3 RMB), saving me a whopping $20 compared to traditional taxis. Talk about a travel hack worth sharing!
Pro tip: While inDrive worked flawlessly in Arusha, my attempt in Moshi Town fell through – likely due to the remote pickup location. Still, for urban adventures, this app is an absolute must-try for savvy travelers.
