k.ride - taxi, cab, korea trip 4+
travel better with k.ride
Kakao Mobility Corp.
Designed for iPhone
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- Free
iPhone Screenshots
Description
"k.ride? It’s like your global travel buddy, a slick mobility app that’s your passport to roam the world hassle-free.
Powered by Kakaomobility's cutting edge technology, Korea's No.1 taxi service offers diverse vehicle options, swift dispatch, precise arrival estimates, and the most comfortable journey with optimal routes.
Explore a range of vehicle options tailored to your preferences and budget:
Standard: Swift transportation at affordable rates for when you need to reach your destination promptly.
Comfort: Perfect for accommodating heavy luggage or larger groups of passengers.
Deluxe: Enjoy premium service from experienced drivers when you seek top-quality transportation.
Luxury: Indulge in VIP treatment with upscale sedans offering a luxurious experience sans taxi markings.
Easily search for destinations and use the app in your preferred language:
k.ride supports four languages—English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), and Japanese—allowing you to search for destinations and chat with drivers comfortably in your language. (Language support expansion planned for the future)
Seamless fare payment without the hassle of cash:
You can add your credit/debit card or mobile wallet as your payment method. Your payment will be automatically processed after the ride is over with your registered payment method. Enjoy an easier and safer way to pay!
Supported wallet: Alipay, AlipayHK, Touch’n Go eWallet, TrueMoney Wallet, GCash
Easy account creation and secure app usage:
We support hassle-free account creation with mobile verification and integration with global social media accounts during registration, ensuring a seamless account setup process. With two-factor authentication, we maintain a high level of security, enabling safe app usage.
Currently, our service is available only in Korea. (Other countries also be available in near future! under progress)
Our CS operates 365 days a year from 9AM to 2AM (KST) and can be accessed within the app anytime and anywhere. (App Menu > Support)
Visit the official k.ride website for detailed information."
What’s New
Version 1.3.4
- Fixed other bugs and stabilized the app
Ratings and Reviews
Extortionate platform fee.
Registering was difficult as the app kept crashing. They charge a flat 10% platform fee and then the add a further ‘other service’ charge. I contacted their customer service and was informed that this is “is generated flexibly through our system depending on the supply and demand at the time of your call”. The service fees they kept amount to 40% of the fare which is obviously unreasonable. Their support team couldn’t offer any clarification on what the additional 30% fee was for.
Use Uber in large cities which has more transparent pricing and adjusts estimated and actual fares at the end of each day rather than simply making up charges to keep your money. I will only use K.Ride in smaller cities when I absolutely have to.
Scammed
I had a frustrating experience where the driver never picked me up, but the app falsely indicated that I was picked up and the ride started. To make matters worse, I was charged for a ride I never took. When I reached out to customer service, they were unhelpful and unable to resolve the issue. This is unacceptable.
Unable to use app
App provides an error message saying to disable pop-up blocker when trying to register a payment card.
App Privacy
The developer, Kakao Mobility Corp., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Location
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Search History
- Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary based on, for example, the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Provider
- Kakao Mobility Corp.
- Size
- 107.4 MB
- Category
- Travel
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- Mac
- Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © ⓒ Kakao Mobility Corp.
- Price
- Free