🇺🇬 Built in Uganda, for Uganda
Tinka — Uganda's most affordable ride hailing app
Book a taxi, safe boda boda, airport transfer or delivery across 15+ cities in Uganda — Kampala, Wakiso, Entebbe, Mukono, Jinja, Mbarara, Mbale, Gulu, Arua, Lira, Masaka, Hoima, Fort Portal and Soroti. Fair fares, same-day driver pay, and a local Ugandan support team you can actually reach.
⭐ 4.9 on Google Play · First 500 metres free on every ride
Advantage of using our app
Designed for Kampala. Same app on every phone. Same fairness on every fare.
Tap a button, get a ride
Open the app, pick your destination, tap. A nearby driver pings in seconds.
Always on, always available
24/7 driver supply across Kampala metro. Late nights, early mornings, rainy afternoons.
Ride and pay your way
Cash, MTN Mobile Money or Airtel Money. Fares round down — no awkward "no change" moments.
You rate, we listen
Every trip ends with a rating. Our team in Kampala reviews them — drivers and riders both.
Why riders pick Tinka over Bolt, Uber and SafeBoda
Four things Tinka does that the global ride apps don't — every one of them designed specifically for how Kampala actually moves.
💸 Fares rounded down — silently
Your UGX 11,321 ride becomes UGX 11,000. Always. Bolt and Uber charge to the shilling and expect drivers to find change you don't have. Tinka rounds down to the nearest UGX 500 automatically — no awkward "I don't have small money" at the end of the trip.
🛣️ First 500 metres free on every ride
Every trip starts with a 500-metre discount baked into the fare. Across daily commuting, that adds up to thousands of shillings saved every month — and we don't make a fuss about it like other apps make of promo codes.
⚡ One app: car, boda, delivery
Need a quick boda to Bukoto, a sedan to Entebbe Airport, or someone to drop a parcel in Ntinda? All in the same Tinka app, with the same wallet and the same trip history.
📞 A local team that actually answers
When you need support, you reach a real person in our Kampala office — not a chatbot in Estonia. WhatsApp +256 760 722262 or pop into Akamwesi Mall on Gayaza-Kampala Road and someone will help.
How Tinka works — three taps
1. Book your ride
Tap to request a taxi, boda boda or car hire near you in seconds. See the exact fare before you confirm.
2. Track in real time
Watch your driver arrive on the map with live GPS tracking. Share your trip with family in one tap.
3. Pay safely
Pay by mobile money, cash or card — fast and secure every time. Fares round down to clean shillings.
Where Tinka operates today — 15+ cities across Uganda
Tinka is now active across the Kampala metro and 9 more Ugandan cities — from Mbarara in the west to Soroti in the east, Arua in the north-west to Masaka in the south. East African expansion (Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi) follows in 2026.
Kampala metro & the Nile corridor
Now live across the regions
Service Locations
Tinka is active right now across 15+ Ugandan cities — the full Kampala metro (Kampala, Wakiso, Entebbe, Mukono, Jinja) plus Mbarara, Mbale, Gulu, Arua, Lira, Masaka, Hoima, Fort Portal and Soroti. The platform is built for East Africa — Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi launch next.
If your area isn't live yet and you want it to be, tell us — we open new zones based on rider demand and driver supply.
Plan an Entebbe airport ride →
Tinka vs the others — honest comparisons
Head-to-head comparisons with every major ride app in Uganda. No marketing fluff — real fares, real differences, real reasons drivers and riders pick one over the other.
Tinka vs Bolt Uganda
Who's actually cheaper on an Entebbe-Kampala run? Why do Bolt drivers wait a week for their cash?
Tinka vs Uber Uganda
Uber is global. Tinka is local. The trade-offs that actually matter for Kampala riders.
Tinka vs SafeBoda
Both safe — but only one pays drivers same-day. Why the difference matters even to you, the rider.
Tinka vs Yango
Yango's algorithm versus Tinka's local-first design. Where each one actually wins.
Tinka vs Faras
Two locally-built apps go head to head on price, coverage and driver economics.
Best ride app in Uganda — 2026 ranking
A side-by-side scoreboard of every Ugandan ride app on fares, payouts, coverage and support.
🚗 Drive with Tinka
Same-day mobile money payouts. UGX 600K–3M monthly. Apply online or visit our Kampala office.
ℹ️ About Tinka
Ugandan-built, founded in 2025, headquartered at Akamwesi Mall. Our story and mission.
📰 Press kit
For journalists and bloggers — fact sheet, brand assets, founder bios and media contacts.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tinka cheaper than Bolt or Uber in Kampala?
Generally yes — Tinka rounds every fare down to the nearest UGX 500 and gives you 500 metres free on every trip. On a typical Kampala ride that's roughly UGX 500–1,000 cheaper than Bolt or Uber for the same distance. We also avoid the aggressive surge pricing that hits Bolt and Uber on rainy evenings.
Can I take Tinka from Entebbe Airport to Kampala?
Yes — and you should. The Entebbe-to-Kampala trip is one of the most overcharged journeys in Uganda. A Tinka sedan via the expressway is roughly UGX 95,000 vs the UGX 150,000+ the airport rank taxis quote. See our full Entebbe-to-Kampala airport transfer guide.
How do Tinka drivers get paid?
Same day, via mobile money. The driver finishes a trip, the wallet updates instantly, and they can withdraw to MTN MoMo or Airtel Money any time. Bolt, Uber and SafeBoda pay weekly. That cash-flow difference is why drivers switch to Tinka.
Is Tinka boda boda safe?
Yes — every Tinka boda driver is verified, insured, and required to provide a helmet for the passenger. We wrote an honest piece on boda safety in Kampala that compares Tinka, SafeBoda and stage bodas.
Can I drive for Tinka?
If you have a car or boda in good condition, a valid Class A or B driving permit, an MTN/Airtel mobile money account, and the standard documents (LC1 letter, police clearance, logbook, insurance, national ID), you can be on the road within 5 working days. Full driver requirements and earnings here.
Does Tinka work outside Kampala?
Yes — Tinka is now active in 15+ Ugandan cities. The Kampala metro (Kampala, Wakiso, Entebbe, Mukono, Jinja) plus Mbarara, Mbale, Gulu, Arua, Lira, Masaka, Hoima, Fort Portal and Soroti. The platform is configured to launch in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi next.
Try Tinka on your next ride
Download free. First 500 metres on us. No promo code, no fuss.