Uklon in Kyiv

The very first Ukrainian taxi app launched in 2010, 6 years before its rivals Uber and Bolt/Taxify came on to the scene. The app has evolved from a quite complicated service and has been redesigned to work the same way as its competitors, so is now much more user-friendly. It stayed Ukrainian-owned throughout, and in April 2025 the mobile operator Kyivstar bought 97% of it for 155 million dollars.

Cars seem to be slightly lower quality than Uber and Bolt, but still fine for short journeys. There is an option when requesting to set preferences like driver language, silent driver, air conditioning, but these are likely to be ignored anyway. You can also order cars online without the app which is a unique feature.

Fares & Prices

Fares are good, but usually slightly higher than its competitors. There is however a unique feature of the app where you can change the price yourself to something lower than suggested. If you do this, there is a lower chance of getting a ride, but certainly worth a try.

There was no flat fee to Boryspil airport before it closed, but the price was usually around 350 UAH.

Car Classes

Uklon has added car classes since we first wrote this, and these are the main ones in the city:

• Standard - Comparable to UberX, a standard car.
• Comfort - A little bit better than standard, comparable to UberSelect.
• Business - Usually a higher-end car, comparable to UberBlack
• Wagon - A hatchback car for carrying larger items, similar to UberVan
• Minibus - Have a big family? This is ideal for you.
• Express - Kyiv only since 2023, cars with taxi licences that can use the bus lanes, for a little more than Comfort
• Driver - A driver comes to you and drives you in your own car, handy if you've had a drink

Standard is fine for most journeys, but it can sometimes be pot luck what quality of car you get.