GO / Taxi app for Japan

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GO / Taxi App for Japan - Convenient Taxi Booking

"GO / Taxi app for Japan" is the top-rated taxi booking app serving 45 prefectures in Japan, offering easy hailing, cashless payments, luxury van requests, and reservations. Users can register with non-Japanese phone numbers and enjoy features like destination setting and tipping for drivers, ensuring a hassle-free travel experience across major cities.
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App stats

By: GO Inc.
Downloads: 6,131,783
33.08K
0.05
Version: 9.4.5 (Last updated: 2025-03-07)
Version code: 9040500
Creation date: 2023-02-17
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
  • android.permission.CAMERA
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
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Size: 74.70M
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 18,085 ▲ 24
Other rankings
#68 in Maps and navigation (Free) ▲ 4

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to use and navigate for foreigners in Japan
  • Excellent driver experience, with polite and efficient service
  • Drivers arrive quickly, often within 5 minutes
  • App supports English, making it accessible for non-Japanese speakers
  • Works well for finding real Japanese taxis, better than other apps like Uber
Cons
  • Account setup issues, especially for foreign numbers and SIMs
  • Unclear pricing with charges changing during rides
  • Inconsistent notification settings and unwanted notifications
  • Lack of messaging options with drivers, complicating communication
  • Payment issues, particularly with certain credit cards leading to unexpected charges
Most mentioned
  • Issues with account creation and region lock for foreign users
  • Changing prices during or after rides causing frustration
  • Overall satisfaction with driver interactions and service efficiency
  • Concerns about privacy and data security after using the app
  • Need for clearer communication channels with drivers, particularly for assistance with locating pickups
User reviews
If I have called a cab and can't run to a car in time, why not contact me? Why is the order canceled when I already come to the car? Can't the service be thought out for the convenience of the customers? Or only drivers are important?
by Lens G Video Production & XR Technologies, 2025-01-28
Cant sign up. It claims im not in Japan while im literally sitting in Tokyo with other apps recognizing me in Japan. Why is this even region locked?
by T H, 2025-01-22
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