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Taxi and Delivery Apps in Brazil: what actually matters to know

Short answer
For transport, use 'cama' class buses for long trips and rely on ride-hailing apps like Uber, 99, or InDrive, which are best registered upon arrival using a local SIM card. To ensure personal safety, avoid wearing visible jewelry in crowded areas like Rio and carry cash for transactions where cards are not accepted.

From real experience

Travel tips for Brazil: 1. Use 'cama' class night buses for long hauls; bring warm clothes due to heavy AC.
2. Cash is still king if you lack international cards; exchange can be difficult, finding physical offices is a mission. 3. Safety: be vigilant in Rio; avoid wearing visible jewelry in crowds. 4. Logistics: Plan Iguazu Falls for the end of the trip to maintain the wow-factor. Use apps like inDrive if Uber faces issues.
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The Brazilian tax ID (CPF) is highly recommended for tourists.
Without a local SIM, ordering Uber is difficult because verification SMS often fails on foreign numbers (e.g., Russian carriers). Local SIM cards can be purchased without a CPF at newspaper kiosks (banca de jornal) where sellers register them under their own details, or at São Paulo airport (approx. 100 BRL). 99 Taxi is a popular local alternative to Uber. CPF can be issued at the Brazilian consulate in Moscow in 1 week, or locally in Brazil within 1 day.
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Taxi applications (99, Uber, InDrive) cannot be registered or accessed from outside Brazil.
Users with foreign numbers (e.g., Russian) can register for the '99' app upon arrival in Brazil, using airport Wi-Fi. While Uber is available, some reports suggest it might require a local Brazilian phone number. Advise travelers to use official airport taxi services or apps after arrival.
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Popular apps in Brazil for ride-hailing and food delivery similar to Grab include Uber and 99 for taxis, and iFood for food delivery.
Motorcycle taxis are also available, with options to link payment cards.
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Premium taxi services (e.g., Uber Black or 99 Black) are reported to have quick arrival times in specific Brazilian neighborhoods such as Barra or Vitoria.
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