Pre-scheduled taxi rides in Maputo: English-speaking drivers

Drivers arrive before you need them, so you're never waiting on the street.

Pre-scheduled taxi rides in Maputo pair you with a private driver for daily or weekly commutes, with pickup 10 minutes before your requested time. English-speaking drivers are available if Portuguese is not your working language. Vehicles are air-conditioned and equipped with WiFi. If an unscheduled ride comes up, you can call the driver and pay for the extra trip after the fact.

The experience

The service works around a schedule you set once: you tell the operator your daily or weekly pickup times and destinations, and the drivers slot into a rotation that prioritizes your pre-booked rides. Each driver arrives at the pickup location 10 minutes ahead of time, which means you step out of your hotel or office to find the car already there: no standing on the curb, no guessing whether traffic will eat into your meeting. The vehicles are clean, air-conditioned, and carry WiFi, so you can work or stay connected during the ride.

If your schedule shifts and you need a ride that wasn't part of the original plan, you call the driver directly and request a pickup. That extra trip gets added to your bill at the end of the period. The pre-scheduled rides get priority in the driver rotation, so the system rewards you for booking ahead without locking you into rigid timing if something changes.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle.
• WiFi on board.
• English-speaking driver option.
• pickup 10 minutes before your scheduled time.
• unscheduled rides available on request.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 37 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by MozCab

Is this one for you?If you speak English but not Portuguese, request an English-speaking driver when you book your schedule so communication is straightforward during your work trip.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I book rides for just a few days, or do I need to commit to a full week?

The service offers both daily and weekly pre-scheduled rides, so you choose the span that fits your work trip. You set the schedule once with the operator, and the drivers work from that plan.

What happens if I need a ride at a time that wasn't on my original schedule?

You can call the driver and request an unscheduled pickup. The operator will charge you for that extra ride after the fact, and pre-scheduled pickups still get priority in the rotation.

Do the drivers speak English, or will I need Portuguese?

English-speaking drivers are available if you don't speak Portuguese. Let the operator know your language preference when you book your schedule.

How early do drivers arrive before the pickup time?

Drivers arrive 10 minutes before your requested pickup time to ensure they're there when you need them, so you're not left waiting.