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Dev tools · January 30, 2017

LibreTaxi

Open source alternative to Uber/Lyft for Telegram

LibreTaxi launched on January 30, 2017 with 190 votes, #159 of 3,671 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.

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What it does

LibreTaxi makes taxi affordable by getting rid of the third party between passengers and drivers. Negotiate the price before the ride is confirmed, pay cash upon arrival. 1-minute hiring for all drivers.

We do not take any money for using the service. App is free for drivers and passengers. No credit cards. Drivers get paid directly with cash. BitCoin integration is on the way! No credit approval process. No vehicle restrictions. Start making money as a driver in one minute! Win-win. Drivers can set their prices and offer discounts. Passengers can bargain before the ride is confirmed. Works on iOS, Android, Mac, Web. Based on the Telegram messaging app. LibreTaxi is free and open-source software under the AGPLv3 license, with minimal tracking. With no GPS tracking goes easy on your phone's battery. Simple and minimalistic UI is implemented based on Telegram. Works for English, Russian,…from libretaxi.org

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