No. Uber does not operate in Serbia — not in Belgrade, not in Novi Sad, not in Niš, not anywhere in the country. Serbia requires a professional taxi licence for all commercial passenger transport, which prevents gig-economy platforms that rely on private unlicensed drivers from operating legally. This applies equally to Uber, Bolt, Lyft, and Free Now.
This has been the situation since before Uber attempted to enter the Serbian market. As the Uber official site confirms, no Uber service is available in Belgrade or any Serbian city.
The good news: getting around Serbian cities by app is entirely possible — it just requires different apps. The main one, Yandex Go, operates in Belgrade, Novi Sad, and Kragujevac. CarGo covers Belgrade. Licensed street taxis operate across all major Serbian cities with metered fares.
Is There Uber in Serbia? Cities Where This Applies
| City | Uber? | Bolt? | Best app alternative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade | No | No | Yandex Go, CarGo |
| Novi Sad | No | No | Yandex Go |
| Niš | No | No | Licensed street taxis (no major app) |
| Kragujevac | No | No | Yandex Go |
| Subotica | No | No | Licensed street taxis |
Yandex Go is available in Belgrade, Novi Sad, and Kragujevac, confirmed by Serbian Monitor (April 2026). For Niš and other smaller Serbian cities, app-based ride-hailing is not widely available — licensed street taxis with meters are the standard option.
The Main Uber Alternative: Yandex Go
Yandex Go has operated in Serbia since June 2018, making it one of the most established ride-hailing services in the country. It works identically to Uber: enter your destination, see the fare upfront, track the driver in real time. Payment is by cash or card through the app.
As of February 2026, Yandex Go covers 32 licensed taxi associations in Belgrade following a partnership agreement with Pink Taxi — Belgrade’s largest fleet. This means ordering through Yandex Go gives access to the majority of Belgrade’s licensed taxi drivers through a single interface.
Yandex Go also operates in Novi Sad and Kragujevac. For Novi Sad in particular — Serbia’s second city and the most popular day trip from Belgrade — having Yandex Go installed means app-based transport works on both ends of the journey.
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CarGo: The Serbian-Built Alternative
CarGo is the homegrown Serbian ride-hailing app operating in Belgrade. Unlike Yandex Go, which works with licensed taxi associations, CarGo uses private licensed drivers in a model closer to Uber’s original structure. It is fully cashless — card only — and shows fares upfront.
CarGo is available in Belgrade only. It is the right download for travellers who want a cashless Uber-style experience and prefer not to use Yandex’s platform.
Download: search “CarGo Serbia” on the iOS App Store or Google Play.
Street Taxis: What Works Outside Belgrade and Novi Sad
In Niš, Subotica, and other Serbian cities not covered by Yandex Go, licensed street taxis with meters are the standard transport option. The same rules apply as in Belgrade: take cars with a lit taxi sign and a visible meter. Do not get into a vehicle where the driver refuses to run the meter or quotes a flat rate before showing it.
In Niš specifically, taxis are widely available in the city centre and around the fortress area. Fares are slightly lower than Belgrade on average.
Uber in Serbia: Will It Ever Launch?
No imminent launch is planned. Uber has acknowledged it does not operate in Serbia (uber.com). For Uber to enter the Serbian market, either Uber would need to restructure its driver model to comply with Serbian taxi licensing law — as Yandex Go has done — or Serbian transport regulations would need to change. Neither is currently underway.
Belgrade Public Transport: The Option You’re Probably Missing
For most tourist journeys within Serbian cities, public transport is the lowest-cost option — and in Belgrade, it has been completely free since January 2025.
Belgrade buses, trams, and trolleybuses are free for all passengers including tourists. No ticket, no card, no registration required. The Belgrade Tourism Organisation confirms the policy applies across all regular GSP Beograd lines. For most sightseeing within central Belgrade, Yandex Go and CarGo are unnecessary — the free tram network covers the main areas.
See the full Belgrade public transport guide and the Belgrade taxi and app guide for complete details.
FAQ
Is Uber available in Serbia in 2026?
No. Uber does not operate in Serbia — not in Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš, or any other city. The main alternative is Yandex Go, which covers major Serbian cities including Belgrade, Novi Sad, and Kragujevac. For Belgrade airport arrivals, the official Belgrade Airport taxi service is also a safe option.
Is Bolt available in Serbia?
No. Bolt does not operate in Serbia. For app-based rides, use Yandex Go in cities where it operates, or CarGo in Belgrade. You can also check Bolt’s official city availability page before travel.
What taxi app works in Novi Sad?
Yandex Go operates in Novi Sad and is the same app used in Belgrade. If you are doing a Novi Sad day trip from Belgrade, having Yandex Go installed covers transport in both cities. For local route planning and visitor information, use the official Novi Sad tourism site.
What taxi app works in Niš?
No major ride-hailing app covers Niš as reliably as Belgrade or Novi Sad. Licensed metered street taxis are the standard option, and typical city journeys in Niš are usually cheaper than in Belgrade. Use official taxi stands, ask for the meter, and carry Serbian dinars for short rides.
Is public transport free in Serbia?
In Belgrade, yes. Buses, trams, trolleybuses, and BG Voz suburban trains have been free since January 2025, according to the Tourist Organization of Belgrade. This does not apply to all Serbian cities. Novi Sad has its own paid public transport network operated by JGSP Novi Sad.
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