In Turkey: Uber operates with limitations — use BiTaksi instead.
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Uber has limited availability in Turkey. Uber has faced repeated restrictions in Istanbul and operates in a limited capacity — BiTaksi is the dominant local ride-hailing app.
BiTaksi is the recommended app to use in Turkey.
Uber has exited or been restricted in several markets due to local regulations or competitive sales — for example, it sold its Southeast Asia business to Grab and its China business to Didi, and has faced regulatory bans in a handful of European countries.
Yes — download BiTaksi and set up payment before you land, since some apps require a local phone number or work poorly without a data connection right at the airport.