The right app for a family is not just the one that finds the nearest car. It is the one that lets you book for your mother while you are at work, stop at the school and the pharmacy in a single trip, know the price before you request, and follow the ride from your phone. Taxi Masr runs in Mansoura today with licensed taxis only, at the meter price or less with no surge, with up to 5 stops per trip, booking for someone else, a live tracking link, automatic night sharing and an SOS button.
For families: Taxi Masr accounts are for people aged 18 and over. To send your son or daughter, book from your own account with "Book for someone else" and follow the trip from your phone; for young children, the safest choice is an adult travelling with them. Captains do not provide child seats, so bring your child's seat if they need one.
6 criteria for choosing a taxi app for your family
1. A licensed car and a known captain
Before the car arrives you see the captain's name, rating and trip count, and the plate number, colour and model. Captains drive licensed taxis, and their ID and driving licence are reviewed before the account is activated.
2. Up to 5 stops in one trip
A family trip is rarely point to point: two schools then work, or the pharmacy then grandparents' house. Add up to 5 stops when booking, so the whole route is priced once, before you request.
3. Booking for someone else
Book for your parents or another family member with their name and phone number, so the captain knows who is riding, and follow the trip yourself.
4. Trip sharing and night safety
- Live tracking link: share the trip with anyone; the link opens on any phone without the app.
- Automatic night sharing: trips requested between 10 pm and 6 am are sent automatically to the trusted contacts you enabled for night rides.
- SOS button: throughout the trip, it alerts the Taxi Masr team and your contacts and sends your location.
- Female captain: can be requested if one is available in your area.
5. A known price that does not rise at rush hour
Families travel at the busiest times: mornings, school pickup and evenings. Taxi Masr's meter is EGP 20 to start + EGP 5 per km + EGP 0.50 per minute, with no surge, and the only increase is 25% from midnight to 5 am.
6. Scheduling and payment
Schedule the doctor's appointment or the train in advance; the app reminds you 15 minutes before and starts searching for a captain about 10 minutes before the time. Payment is at the end of the trip in cash or by InstaPay, or by card on a POS terminal if the captain has one. If you are booking for someone else, make sure they have a way to pay.
Comparing the options for a family
| Criterion | Taxi Masr | Private-car apps | Fare-bidding apps | Street taxi |
|---|
| Vehicle | Licensed taxi | Private car | Usually a private car | Licensed taxi |
| Price | Meter or less, shown before you request | Can rise at peak times | Negotiated | Meter or haggling |
| Multiple stops | Up to 5 when booking | Depends on the app | By agreement | By agreement with the driver |
| Book for someone else | Yes | Depends on the app | Depends on the app | No |
| Tracking and safety | Live link + automatic night sharing + SOS | Depends on the app | Depends on the app | None |
| Payment | Cash, InstaPay, card on the captain's POS | Depends on the app | Mostly cash | Mostly cash |
3 everyday situations
- The school run: one trip from home to the first school, then the second, then your work, at one price with one meter start instead of two separate trips.
- Your parents' doctor's appointment: book for them with "Book for someone else" and share the tracking link with your siblings so everyone knows they arrived.
- Coming home late: trips between 10 pm and 6 am go automatically to the contacts you enabled; before that, share the trip yourself with one tap.
Frequently asked questions about family taxis
Can my son or daughter under 18 book with their own account?
No. Accounts are for adults. Book from your account with "Book for someone else" and follow the trip from your phone.
How many people fit in a taxi?
A taxi usually seats four passengers. If your family is larger, book two cars.
Can I add several stops on the same trip?
Yes, up to 5 stops when booking, and the full price is shown before you request.
Can the fare be split between family members?
Yes. The fare can be split equally in the app between up to 5 phone numbers.
Can I book today for tomorrow's train?
Yes, by scheduling. The app reminds you 15 minutes before, and starts searching for a captain about 10 minutes before the time.
Family trips need a known price, a licensed car and a ride you can follow. Download Taxi Masr and book for your family at the meter price or less.