The apps that get you around — explained.

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Transit is a public-transport app loved for its accurate real-time departures and clean design, strongest across North America and many global cities. Here's how it works and when to use it.

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Google Maps can't give driving or walking directions in South Korea, so Naver Map (and KakaoMap) is essential. Here's how to use it, in English, to get around Seoul and beyond.

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Moovit is one of the most widely-covered public-transport apps on earth, mapping transit in thousands of cities across 100+ countries. Here's how it works and when it beats Google Maps.

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Lyft is the other big ride app in the US and Canada, working just like Uber from one account. Here's how it works, where it operates, and why it's worth installing alongside Uber in America.

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Kakao T is the app Koreans use to hail taxis, and it's the easiest way for travelers to get a cab in Seoul without speaking Korean. Here's how it works and how to pay.

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Gojek is the go-to superapp in Indonesia and Singapore, famous for its on-demand motorbike taxis. Here's how it works, where it operates, and how it stacks up against Grab.

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FreeNow books licensed, metered taxis in 150+ European cities from one app — handy where private ride-hailing is restricted. Here's how it works, where it runs, and when it beats Uber.

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DiDi is a giant ride-hailing app that's frequently the cheapest option in Mexico, Latin America, and Australia. Here's how it works, where it operates, and when it beats Uber.

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Careem is the dominant ride and superapp across the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan. Here's how it works, where it operates, and why it often beats Uber in the region.

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Cabify is a major ride-hailing app in Spain and across Latin America, known for fixed upfront fares and a more premium feel. Here's how it works, where it operates, and when to choose it.

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Uber runs in 70+ countries and 15,000+ cities, but it's banned in some, taxi-only in others, and rarely the cheapest way from the airport. Here's how to use it abroad without the surprises.

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Grab is the one app to install for Southeast Asia: rides, food, and payments across eight countries. Here's how it works, where it operates, and why it beats hailing a taxi.

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Google Maps gives transit directions in most of the world, but it can't route public transport offline. Here's how to use it abroad — and how to work around its limits.

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Citymapper turns any unfamiliar transit network into clear, step-by-step directions across 430+ cities. Here's what it does, how to use it, and where it works.

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Bolt covers 850+ cities in 50+ countries and is usually 10–20% cheaper than Uber — but it's not in the US. Here's how the app works, where it operates, and when to choose it.