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Uzbekistan

Ancient Silk Road gems with a fast-growing digital economy

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Heads up

Yandex Go and local payment apps like Payme and Click are central to daily life . set them up early as some require a local SIM. Uber and Grab do not operate here. Cash (Uzbek Som) is still important in bazaars and smaller towns.

8 apps5 essentialCentral Asia

Last updated: March 2026

Yandex Go

Essential

The dominant ride-hailing app in Uzbekistan, operating in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and 10+ cities with English support.

Pro tip: Tashkent fares are remarkably cheap . always check the app price before negotiating with street taxis.

MyTaxi

Nice to have

Local Uzbek taxi app widely used alongside Yandex Go with competitive rates.

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Payme

Essential

One of Uzbekistan's leading digital payment super-apps offering QR payments, money transfers, and merchant services.

Pro tip: Many restaurants and shops in Tashkent accept Payme QR . saves hunting for change.

Click

Nice to have

A super-app with over 20 million users covering payments, transfers, and utility bills.

Pro tip: Often accepted at places that don't take Payme . having both covers most scenarios.
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Yandex Maps

Essential

More detailed and accurate than Google Maps for Uzbekistan with public transport routes and traffic data.

Pro tip: Use Yandex Maps to plan metro and bus routes in Tashkent . includes live transit schedules.

Google Maps

Nice to have

Useful for offline navigation in Samarkand and Bukhara, though business data can be outdated.

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