TL;DR: Our verdict
The winner: It's a tough call but we're giving this one to Ola for being more widely available throughout Australia and charging less overall. Taxify is better when searching for a more pet- and child-friendly ride.
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Ola vs Taxify
We've compared Ola and Taxify to see which offers the better deal for you.
Ola and Taxify are two strong players in the Australian ridesharing scene, with both looking to disrupt Uber's monopoly.
The most obvious way they're doing this is by out-competing Uber's low prices, but which of the two actually has the lowest rates? And which has the best vehicles, drivers, policies and deals?
Ola vs Taxify in Australia
| Feature | Ola | Taxify | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where is it available in Australia? |
|
| Ola |
| What types of cars can I book? |
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| Taxify |
| Does it take cash? | No | No | Both |
| Does it take card? | Yes | Yes | Both |
| Does it deliver food? | No | No | Both |
| Does it take dogs? | No | Assistance animals are allowed, while other pets are allowed with the driver's permission. | Taxify |
| Do fares include GST? | Yes | Yes | Both |
| Does it have child seats? | No | Some drivers have child seats, but it is best to bring your own if needed. | Taxify |
| Does it pick up from airports? | Yes | Yes | Both |
| Does it have maxi cabs? | Yes | Yes | Both |
| Download the app | Get your Ola app now | Get your Taxify app now |
Who offers the best price? Ola vs Taxify: Fees compared
To determine which offers the better rate, we compared Ola and Taxify's fees and charges in Sydney. Keep in mind that fees and rates may vary from city to city and may alter depending on surge/peak pricing.
| Fare | Ola | Taxify | Which is better? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base fare | $2.27 | $2.50 | Ola |
| Booking fee | $0.50 | $1.65 + $0.10/km | Ola |
| Minimum fare | $9 | $9 | Both |
| Charge per minute | $0.36 | $0.40 | Ola |
| Charge per kilometre | $1.32 | $1.45 | Ola |
| Cancellation fee | $0 if cancelled less than 5 minutes after driver accepts ride | $0 if cancelled less than 5 minutes after driver accepts ride | Both |
The verdict?
Ola has undercut Taxify in more ways than one with its fees making it the ultimate winner. Note that these prices don't include surcharge levies and tolls.
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Ola vs Taxify: Who won?
Ola edges ahead in this game with cheaper rides (at least in Sydney) and availability in more cities around Australia.
Here's a list of both of their winning points:
Ola:
- Available in more cities across Australia
- Cheaper when comparing rates in Sydney
Taxify:
- Wider range of vehicle types
- More child-friendly
- More pet-friendly
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