There is Uber in Mauritius, but not in the form most visitors know. Since 25 March 2026 the Uber app books licensed Mauritian taxis through Taxi by Ala-lila, powered by Uber, a franchise run locally by Logidis with Uber’s technology, as Platform Africa reported at the launch. Private cars do not take paying passengers on it.
This guide explains how the service works, why only taxis can join it, where the court case against it stands, and the other ways to book a ride on the island.
How Uber works in Mauritius
| Question | What was announced |
|---|---|
| Who runs it | Logidis, a Mauritian transport company, under a technology franchise with Uber. Logidis remains the operator. |
| Who can drive | Licensed taxi drivers only. Logidis and Uber check the driving licence, ID card, taxi pass and Business Registration Card. |
| Which cars | Vehicles with a public service licence, road tax, a fitness certificate and a registration book. |
| What you can book | Taxi Ala-lila, Taxi Confort and XL Taxi. |
| Prices | Set against Mauritian trips. Uber said the service would not bring a revolution in taxi prices. |
| Airport and hotels | Taxis at fixed bases such as the airport and hotels get priority through a virtual queue. |
| Accepting a ride | Drivers have 15 seconds to accept a trip and are not penalised for declining one. |
In short, the Uber app in Mauritius is a way to book a taxi, at taxi prices, with the convenience of an app you may already have on your phone.
Why only licensed taxis can take paying passengers
In Mauritius, a car that carries passengers for hire needs a public service vehicle licence from the National Land Transport Authority (NLTA). For a taxi that is a PSV (taxi) licence, tied to a base of operation; for cars hired by hotels, tour operators and travel agencies it is a contract car licence. The NLTA’s licensing procedures set out both.
An app does not change that, which is why Taxi by Ala-lila, powered by Uber, and alé both take only licensed drivers. If you drive, our guide to getting a taxi licence in Mauritius follows the NLTA process step by step.
The court case and the government’s response
The launch was contested. In April 2026, 243 taxi drivers asked the Supreme Court to suspend the service until its legality is decided, and the Council of Ministers announced consultations with taxi operators and other stakeholders, Le Mauricien reported. In May the case was adjourned, and in early September a hotel taxi owners’ association told L’Express it was still waiting for the court.
We found no published ruling as of 17 October 2026. If you read this later, check the news before relying on it.
Other ways to get a taxi in Mauritius
| Way | How it works | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Airport taxi counter | At SSR International Airport, Level 0, Tour Operators Hall, opposite the Customs exit in Arrivals. | Fixed per area on the official airport taxi fare list, Rs 500 to Rs 3,500. |
| Taxi stand | Licensed taxis wait at their base of operation in towns, at hotels and at the airport. | Agree the fare with the driver before you set off. |
| Hotel or tour operator transfer | Booked through your hotel or tour operator, often with a contract car. | Set by the hotel or operator. |
| Taxi by Ala-lila, powered by Uber | The Uber app, licensed taxis only. | Shown in the app. |
| alé | The alé app. Licensed drivers set their own prices; rides anywhere on the island, airport transfers included. | Every car’s fare shown before you book; paid to the driver in cash or with MCB Juice. |
How alé works
alé is a taxi app for the whole of Mauritius. You choose where you are going, from a hotel, a town, an address, a point on the map or where you are now, set the people and bags, and see every car that can take the ride with its own driver’s price. Pick one and slide to book. Drivers with that class of car or better are asked at once, and the first to accept takes the ride.
You follow your driver on the map and on your lock screen, give your four-digit ride code when you get in, and pay the driver at the end, in cash or with MCB Juice. alé never handles the payment and takes no commission from drivers. Hotels, travel agencies and companies can book rides for their clients, guests and team. alé is not connected to Uber or to Ala-lila, and it is coming to the App Store and Google Play.
