Placie: Cheaper Rides

If transparency, value, choice, and convenience is what drives you from A to B – look no further! Placie is the first app that lets you instantly compare and book from Australia’s largest network of ride services in one place^.

Simply plug in your destination, and Placie will instantly compare available rides from several of Australia’s biggest rideshare, taxi and chauffeured vehicle networks – helping you find low cost, efficient travel options without flicking between apps.

Whether you’re heading to the airport, commuting to work or meeting friends at a favourite spot, Placie takes the hard work out of finding and booking affordable and reliable transportation options available in your location^ – simply input your destination (or drop a pin on the map) and instantly compare real-time ridesharing and taxi fares from several of Australia’s leading private transport networks (including DiDi, Ola, 13cabs, Silver Top Taxi, Hughes Limousines, and Car Australia) in one easy interface. Once you’ve found your preferred low fare, book and securely pay in a few taps, without leaving the app.

Need a specific kind of car? Placie gives you access to transport options tailored to your needs, with vehicles of all shapes and sizes to get you to your destination efficiently and comfortably – including sedans, SUVs, Maxi Taxis, limousines, or wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Whether you’re traveling on a budget of money, time, or effort, Placie’s clever features are ready to help!

More choice = more rides = faster pickups:

Placie gives you access to both compare and book Australia’s largest network of ride services in one app, meaning no more flicking between multiple apps or websites to find and book your low cost (or luxury) ride:

- Compare and book taxi, rideshare and chauffeured car services with one account

- Book and pay for rideshare, cab, black car or limo trips in a few taps, without leaving the app

- Plan trips ahead and enjoy reliable pickups with pre-scheduled booking available for black car and limo services

- Stay up-to-date while in transit with pre-trip, arrival and post-trip updates in the palm of your hand

Cheaper or faster:

- View real-time fare quotes directly from several of Australia’s largest rideshare, taxi and chauffeur service networks

- Instantly sort your available transit options by cheapest or fastest

- See fare estimates and cost breakdowns upfront

- Book and pay for your ride in a few taps – no existing accounts or extra apps necessary

- Enjoy easy, flexible and secure payment with Apple Pay, Google Pay and credit cards accepted

- View all your past trips and receipts in one place

Need a plan B? We’ve got you:

Disruptions can be a pain, but Placie can help you find a plan B when you need one. Our auto-reschedule option will show you other available transit options to your destination and takes the stress out of the unexpected. Placie can even show you public transport options available in your location, or the cost and time of walking, driving or riding yourself to your destination.

Organised payment profiles:

- Set up different payment profiles to match your ride reason, such as personal, work and family

- All your receipts are in one place, so you can keep track of your trips and transport spend

Top safety and peace of mind:

Travel safely with accredited taxi, rideshare and chauffeured vehicle providers

- Call your driver if you need to get in touch regarding your trip

- SOS button available for travel emergencies

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^Placie compares our transport partners (listed here: https://www.placie.com/partners/) but does not compare all transport options. Available transport providers and options may vary by user location.