Taxis & Rideshare in Togo (2026) - Grab, Uber & More
Taxis and rideshare in Togo: local taxi apps, Uber, Grab, typical fares, and tips for safe, affordable rides around Togo.
Safety Tips
Look for a yellow license plate and the red "TAXI" roof sign, unlicensed cars rarely display both in Lomé.
Most taxis lack meters. Agree on the fare in CFA francs before you start the trip, and walk away if the driver refuses to negotiate.
Locals use Yango and Gozem apps for ridesharing. These show driver and car details in advance and allow in-app fare payment.
At night or when traveling solo, book via Yango or Gozem rather than hailing street taxis, and share your live trip status with a contact.
Common Scams to Avoid
Drivers at Lomé Airport and major Lomé hotels often quote inflated 'tourist fares' that are 3-4 times the metered rate. Insist on using the meter or agree on a fare before entering the taxi.
Some drivers switch off or cover the meter during the ride and claim it is broken, then demand an arbitrary high price at the destination. Check that the meter is running when you start and ask to stop if it suddenly 'fails'.
Taxi touts at the Aflao border crossing tell arriving passengers that shared taxis to Lomé are unavailable, then herd them into a private cab at an inflated individual rate. Walk past the touts to the actual shared-taxi rank 100 m beyond the border post.