There are plenty of online driver apps in Indonesia, but the major ones are Go-Jek, Grab, and Maxim. Those apps are easy for users who want to be picked up and taken to various places around Bali. Usually, the price is based on the distance. The longer the distance, the higher the price will be likely. The most common reason why many people in Bali now prefer online driver apps is due to the convenience they bring.
Using online driver apps with easy steps
Go-Jek is an Indonesian online driver app that has multiple functions as well. It can be used for ordering foods, goods and even grocery shopping. You can get around Bali using Go-Jek app. Make sure to install it first on your smartphone. Then, fill in all information needed to finish your registration. Then, you will see a menu on the app where you can order motorcycle taxis (ojek) or car rides. Make sure you turn on your GPS so the app can have your exact more precisely for easier pickup by the driver.
After choosing the type of transport, write your destination. Then, decide where you want to be picked up. If it is your current location, you no longer have to write. There will be options for payment methods, whether cash or cashless. Choose the option you prefer. Then, there will be details of the price shown on your display. Once it is settled, you can click ‘order.’ The driver will chat with you regarding your pickup location, and you can answer them accordingly.
It is the same when using Grab since it is similar to Go-Jek. Only small differences there, but they are not very noticeable. Both are useful apps you can use to get around Bali more conveniently.
Using Maxim to order taxis in Bali
Aside from using Go-Jek and Grab, you can also use Maxim, an online driver app, to order taxis. First, download the app on your smartphone and set the language according to your preference. To order a ride, you can choose a menu online ordering. Make sure to fill in the address of your destination correctly. You will see the estimated price and set your payment method. Then, you are ready for a safe ride.
Safety tips on using online driver apps
In Bali, there is a tendency for transport monopolization. Local taxi drivers often stationed at the airport only welcome a few online drivers. Expect people who will ask and persuade you to ride in their cars. If you prefer using online driver apps, make sure not to mention it to those people. Just say that you have a friend to pick you up. Some travelers and tourists experienced threats because they preferred online driver apps. However, be mindful when being picked up by the driver. Before you get in the car, make sure they correctly confirm your name.