{"id":93160,"date":"2018-01-20T12:23:15","date_gmt":"2018-01-20T11:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=93160"},"modified":"2021-11-08T14:44:14","modified_gmt":"2021-11-08T13:44:14","slug":"cabify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/cabify\/","title":{"rendered":"Cabify in Barcelona &#8211; Use the App"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you&#8217;re looking for a quick, affordable, and reliable way to<strong> get around Barcelona<\/strong> without using public transportation, <strong>Cabify<\/strong> could be the perfect option for you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here&#8217;s everything you need to know about <strong>Cabify<\/strong> and how to get around Barcelona using the&nbsp;app.<\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-104531\" style=\"max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-20-3 metaslider metaslider-responsive metaslider-104531 ml-slider\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_104531\">\n        <ul id='metaslider_104531' class='rslides'>\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/long-term-rental\" target=\"_self\"><img width=\"850\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/en-3.jpg\" class=\"slider-104531 slide-104532\" alt=\"monthly apartment rental in barcelona\" rel=\"\" title=\"Banner medio temporada inquilinos\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/cabify\/#Does_Cabify_work_in_Barcelona\" title=\"Does Cabify&nbsp;work&nbsp;in Barcelona?\">Does Cabify&nbsp;work&nbsp;in Barcelona?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/cabify\/#Background_information_on_Cabify\" title=\"Background information on Cabify\">Background information on Cabify<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/cabify\/#Using_Cabify_in_Barcelona\" title=\"Using Cabify in Barcelona\">Using Cabify in Barcelona<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/cabify\/#Cabifys_prices_and_perks\" title=\"Cabify&#8217;s prices and perks\">Cabify&#8217;s prices and perks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Cabify_work_in_Barcelona\"><\/span>Does Cabify&nbsp;work&nbsp;in Barcelona?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background_information_on_Cabify\"><\/span>Background information on Cabify<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Cabify <\/strong>is a downloadable app which is similar to Uber. It was launched in Spain in 2011 and has shown a very steady growth ever since.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Like Uber which caused quite a lot of controversy in Spain and the rest of Europe, Cabify has had its protestors as well but is considered to be more official than the American ride-sharing app.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It has established itself in the Spanish-speaking world as the main &#8216;<strong>taxi-app<\/strong>,&#8217; and is now available in the majority of South American countries as well as Spain and Portugal.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_93268\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-93268\" class=\"wp-image-93268 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/33710974961_cb208ec1ce_z.jpg\" alt=\"cabify app on mobile phone\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-93268\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via VisualHunt<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Becuase Cabify&nbsp;identifies itself as a &#8220;<strong>private taxi<\/strong>&#8221; service, it appears more official than Uber. Furthermore, the company tries to <strong>collaborate with local governments<\/strong> in order to seek out ways to work efficiently and legally.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Their hiring process also seems to be a bit more in-depth than competitors. Unlike other <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/app\/\">apps<\/a>,<\/strong> there is a more rigorous hiring process for <strong>Cabify<\/strong> drivers.&nbsp;All drivers must be <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/driving-license\/\">licensed<\/a> <\/strong>citizens, pay taxes, and use Cabify as their main source of income rather than just a side-job to earn some extra cash.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The drivers usually don&#8217;t speak unless spoken to, but if you need to have a chat with them, most of them are able to speak English. They are well-presented, professional, and friendly.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-chevron-circle-right broken_link\" style=\"background-color: #850909; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/long-term-rental\" rel=\"nofollow\">Spend a few months in Barcelona<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_Cabify_in_Barcelona\"><\/span>Using Cabify in Barcelona<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cabify is very easy to use. You simply have to download the app which is available on the <strong>Google Playstore<\/strong>&nbsp;and Apple<strong> App Store<\/strong>. After downloading, it&#8217;s easy to get a quote on their website.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_93266\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-93266\" class=\"wp-image-93266 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/33455968690_6c9f7ce888_z.jpg\" alt=\"cabify app in car\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-93266\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via VisualHunt<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Simply enter the pickup place and the destination. There is no cash payment, so you will need to enter your card details or PayPal information, confirm the details, and check the price and wait time (usually around 10-20 minutes).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You will then receive an email confirming your trip with a link to rate your driver.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related Article:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/taxi-in-barcelona\/\">Taking a Taxi in Barcelona<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cabifys_prices_and_perks\"><\/span>Cabify&#8217;s prices and perks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Although<strong>&nbsp;taxis<\/strong> <strong>are pretty cheap<\/strong> <strong>and very well regulated in Barcelona<\/strong>, Cabify provides an even cheaper option than the taxi service. Unlike Uber, Cabify charges by distance traveled and the quickest route is always chosen, so the price doesn&#8217;t change depending on traffic.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There is, however, a small nighttime fee just like the city taxis have higher rates at late hours.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_107187\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-107187\" class=\"wp-image-107187 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/man-ga11c1fa35_640.jpg\" alt=\"man getting taxi\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-107187\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cabify is on another level when it comes to the perks. They offer free wifi in all the taxis (password: cabifymola) which can be really handy when trying to get around the city.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">They also offer a service for disabled people, going above and beyond your standard <strong>taxi<\/strong> <strong>service<\/strong>.&nbsp;They often include other extras as well such as air conditioning, music, and free water.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Overall, <strong>Cabify,<\/strong> like Uber, is quite <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/uber-vs-taxi-capitalism-meets-the-spanish-taxi-industry\/\">controversial<\/a> <\/strong>in Spain. It is, however, a very handy service which you can easily use to get around Barcelona at the best rates possible.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-chevron-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #850909; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/\">Discover ShBarcelona&#8217;s portfolio<\/a><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Have you ever used Cabify in Spain to get you from A to B?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Tell us about your experience!<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"93160\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 90px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <strong class=\"kksr-score\">3<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\/<\/span>\n        <strong>5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">(<\/span>\n        <strong class=\"kksr-count\">204<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\n            votes        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">)<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a quick, affordable, and reliable way to get around Barcelona without using public transportation, Cabify could be the perfect option for you. Here&#8217;s everything you need to know about Cabify and how to get around Barcelona using the&nbsp;app. &nbsp; Table of Contents Does Cabify&nbsp;work&nbsp;in Barcelona?Background information on CabifyUsing Cabify in BarcelonaCabify&#8217;s [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":131,"featured_media":93267,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4597],"tags":[769,1779,8521,8522,8579,986],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93160"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/131"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=93160"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93160\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":109905,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93160\/revisions\/109905"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/93267"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=93160"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=93160"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=93160"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}