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Taxis in Belize
Ryde books licensed taxis in towns across Belize, and from one town to another. Set where you are and where you are going, see the fare, and a driver comes to you.
Coming January 1, 2027
How it works
- 1Open Ryde and tap Where to?
- 2Choose your pickup, whether your location, an airstrip, the airport, a water taxi terminal or your hotel, then your destination and how many are riding.
- 3See every ride option with its fare before you book, then confirm.
- 4Follow your driver on the map until they arrive, and give them your pickup code.
Made in Belize to help Belizeans earn more
Ryde takes no commission from taxi drivers. In cash you pay the fare you see and nothing more; by card a small fee is added, shown before you book. Every fare and every tip goes to your driver.
Drivers with their papers in order
Every driver on Ryde drives their own taxi and has given Ryde a photo of the taxi's certificate of title, its vehicle licence and insurance that covers passengers, and a driver's licence with the taxi class, each checked by a person at Ryde. A driver whose papers lapse cannot go online until they are renewed.
Golf carts on Ryde are rentals you drive yourself. They never carry paying passengers.
The fare
In San Pedro, trips between the town's areas have a set fare, and north of the bridge the trip is metered. On the mainland the trip is metered by the mile, with a minimum fare. A late-night amount applies from 10pm to 6am. Choose Wait & Save to pay less, or Comfort, Lux or Ryde XL for more. The fare is shown before you book. You pay your driver in cash, or by card in the app where offered; either way the whole fare goes to the driver.
Questions
How much is a taxi?
It depends on where you are going and the ride option you choose. Ryde shows the fare for your trip before you book, so there is no haggling at the end.
Can I get a taxi from the airport or the water taxi?
Yes. Airstrips, the international airport and water taxi terminals are among the pickups you can choose, and you can drop a pin anywhere a taxi can drive.
Can a bigger group ride together?
Yes, up to 6, in Ryde XL, a taxi that seats 6. Tell Ryde how many are riding and it shows only taxis with a seat for everyone. An ordinary taxi seats 4.
Can I book a taxi for someone else?
Yes. Give their name and phone, and send them the driver's details when a driver accepts.
Are the drivers licensed and insured?
A driver cannot go online without the taxi's certificate of title, its vehicle licence, passenger insurance and a driver's licence with the taxi class, checked by Ryde and in date. Ryde checks the photo of each paper; it does not itself license or insure anyone.
How do I pay?
In cash to your driver, or by card in the app where offered. Every fare goes to the driver in full.
Can I tip?
Yes, and the whole tip goes to your driver.
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Get going with Ryde
Ryde opens January 1, 2027.