Taxis in Madagascar, explained city by city.
Taxis work differently in each Malagasy city: iconic cream-coloured taxis and doorside haggling in Antananarivo, tuk-tuks (Bajaj) in Tamatave and Diego Suarez, tourist taxis in Nosy Be. Uber and Bolt do not operate in the country — the local app is Misy: upfront pricing, verified drivers, mobile money (MVola, Airtel Money, Orange Money) or cash.
Misy is fully operational in Antananarivo, and lets you pre-book rides in Nosy Be, Diego Suarez and Tamatave — handy to plan an arrival from abroad. For long distances between cities, the taxi-brousse remains the intercity standard; Misy covers urban trips.
Book from anywhere
From abroad
Plan your arrival on book.misy.app: pre-book up to 60 days ahead, from your home Wi-Fi.
On the ground
The app finds the closest verified driver — fare displayed, GPS tracking, trip sharing.
Flexible payment
Local mobile money or cash. An eSIM or local SIM (Telma, Airtel, Orange) keeps you connected.
Vehicles for every terrain
misy Classic sedan in town, misy Moto through Tana's traffic, misy Van for groups and airport transfers, misy 4x4 for rough roads — and the Bajaj, Madagascar's tuk-tuk, in coastal cities.
Mobile money rules
MVola, Airtel Money and Orange Money are accepted in the app — it's Madagascar's everyday payment method, top-up available everywhere. Cash always works too.
International arrivals
Ivato (Antananarivo) and Fascene (Nosy Be) receive international flights. Schedule your ride ahead: your driver waits at landing, fare known before departure.
Antananarivo: public transport included
In Tana, Misy also maps the 91 taxi-be lines, the cable car and the urban train — network map and routes on book.misy.app. A first in Madagascar.
Frequently asked questions
Which cities does Misy operate in?
Full service (instant rides) is available in Antananarivo. Pre-booking is open in Nosy Be, Diego Suarez and Tamatave — coverage is expanding. Some categories (licensed Taxi, Bajaj) depend on the city.
How do travellers get between cities?
Intercity travel relies on the taxi-brousse (long-distance minibus), domestic flights, or a car with driver hired by the day. Misy covers urban trips: once you arrive in a city, the app takes over.
Are taxis safe in Madagascar?
With Misy, every driver is verified (ID, licence, registration, insurance), their identity and plate are visible before pickup, and the trip can be shared in real time. It answers the uncertainties of street-hailed cabs.
What currency and budget should I plan?
The currency is the ariary (Ar). Urban rides are very affordable by European standards — and with Misy the exact amount is displayed before you confirm, fully transparent.
Is there Uber or Bolt in Madagascar?
No — neither Uber nor Bolt operates in Madagascar. Misy is the local reference app, built for Malagasy realities: mobile money, cash, moto and 4x4 in the lineup.