{"id":6642,"date":"2020-01-27T23:59:33","date_gmt":"2020-01-27T23:59:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lettera.corsica\/which-ride-hailing-service-should-you-choose-in-corsica-the-trusted-alternative-to-uber-on-the-island\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T13:52:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T13:52:22","slug":"which-ride-hailing-service-should-you-choose-in-corsica-the-trusted-alternative-to-uber-on-the-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lettera.corsica\/en\/which-ride-hailing-service-should-you-choose-in-corsica-the-trusted-alternative-to-uber-on-the-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Which ride-hailing service should you choose in Corsica? The trusted alternative to Uber on the island"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Did you know that Uber has not yet managed to establish itself in Corsica? Yet another unique aspect that sets the \u201cIsland of Beauty\u201d apart from other regions: the islanders have managed to maintain their independence from the American giant and competing apps on the European market. <\/p>\n\n

So, of course, if you don\u2019t have your own transportation during your stay on the island, taxi companies are everywhere, just like anywhere else. But there are also several independent ride-hailing companies, generally small operations, some of which are more trustworthy than others. <\/p>\n\n

Let me share my tips on private car services in Corsica and recommend the company I\u2019ve chosen as my partner on the island (at least that\u2019s transparent).<\/p>\n\n

Getting around in Corsica takes longer (and is more complicated) than elsewhere<\/h2>\n\n

As they say in Corsica, 10 kilometers in the Taravu take much longer than 10 kilometers on a national highway in the Hauts-de-France region. And there\u2019s no guarantee you\u2019ll find fast, suitable transportation. Don\u2019t forget that Corsica is a \u201cmountain in the sea.\u201d <\/p>\n\n

To summarize the options available to you (if you don’t have your own vehicle) and their limitations: <\/p>\n\n

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  1. A rental car is one of the most common ways to get around Corsica, especially if you’re traveling with children. You have the freedom to go wherever you want, but at a prohibitive cost (higher than on the mainland). <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Cycling: There are bike paths and a few trails for cyclists of all skill levels, though you’ll have to contend with streets and roads that are poorly maintained or not maintained at all\u2014not to mention the mountainous terrain, which may deter casual cyclists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Buses, which cover almost the entire island but are operated by different companies and run at varying frequencies depending on the time of year and the region of the island. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. The train, whose tracks connect Ajaccio to Bastia via Corte\u2014following a beautiful diagonal route\u2014and Corte to Calvi if you want to travel from Central Corsica to Balagne. It runs year-round, with 2 to 3 departures daily. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    Under these circumstances, you may sometimes need flexibility, the ability to travel at unusual hours, and perhaps some comfort. That\u2019s where taxis and ride-hailing services come in. <\/p>\n\n

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    A shuttle ride to Lake Tolla, near Ajaccio.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

    Why Uber Isn’t Available in Corsica<\/h2>\n\n

    The reason is pretty much the same as for other tech services of this kind: on the island, local businesses can often do without platforms or solutions like these. Especially since Corsicans are determined not to let foreign companies eat into their profit margins\u2014can we really blame them? <\/p>\n\n

    More than a dozen ride-hailing companies in Corsica<\/h2>\n\n

    There are many such companies operating on the island, which can sometimes make it difficult to find and choose a driver. Here is a non-exhaustive<\/em> list of ride-hailing companies located throughout the island: <\/p>\n\n