Yandex Go

Yandex Go is the Android app for the transport service developed by the Russian company Yandex to face up to Uber in cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg

The Russian tech giant's taxi app

Yandex is something like a Russian version of Google, a technology company whose main activity revolves around its search engine, although it has also had the time and money to develop its own online music platform, its own mapping and navigation app, a web browser, and now why not to develop its transport service to compete with Uber, Cabify, mytaxi and other similar applications.

Well, competition actually only succeeds in Russia and the surrounding countries, which are still under the influence of the former USSR. In other words, you won't be able to use this app in Berlin (although the app will show you a list of alternative taxi companies in your area), but you can take advantage of it when you go to Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Baku, Batumi or Chisinau, among other travel. Chances are they are all on your future vacation destination list.

How does Yandex Go work?

The Android application in APK format of this service is very easy to use. In fact, if you're already familiar with Uber or Cabify, it doesn't work any differently. Before ordering your taxi, the best thing is to log in (you only need a phone number, no email or facebook accounts) and fill in your payment details to make it much faster when you reach your destination. You can also pay in cash, but imagine taking a Yandex Go when you just landed at the airport in Domodedovo without a single ruble in your pocket... It's better to have your credit card saved in the app .

From there, select the pickup location on the map or enter the address manually and choose the type of vehicle you require. There are several types that increase in price as they increase in convenience and comfort. Choose what suits you best and just wait for Alexei, Mihail or Pavel to pick you up. Remember that you can also get discounts for your trips if you find a coupon code.

Requirements and further information:

• Minimum operating system requirements: Android 4.2.