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Copenhagen is a mixture of a historically important port city and a young and modern student city, which attracts many visitors every year.

Anyone visiting Copenhagen cannot do without a visit to Denmark’s most famous landmark, the Little Mermaid. The fairy tale figure from Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale is a magnetic attraction for all tourists. Equally popular are Tivoli Park, one of the oldest theme parks in the world, Christiansborg Castle, which is the seat of the Danish Parliament, and Amalienborg Castle, where Danish Queen Margrethe II resides and which invites you to watch the royal guard change of guard every day at 12 midday.

Copenhagen has a well-developed transport network so that the urban area, which is spread over several islands, is accessible to everyone. The Copenhagen taxi dispatch centre Amager-Øbro Taxi 4×27 is the best contact to get from one place of interest to the next – quickly and anytime. Amager-Øbro Taxi 4×27 can be reached 365 days a year by phone on +45 27 27 27 27 27 or via taxi.eu, the taxi app for Europe. The taxi dispatch centre is committed to being the best English-speaking taxi dispatch centre in Denmark. That is why they are always working to improve their already excellent service level even further.

Whether you need a taxi in Nørrebro, Østerbro, Valby, Bispebjerg, or in Vanløse – or in another city in Europe – one of the many taxis you can reach with taxi.eu is with you in a few minutes.

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This city lost Uber, here’s how it’s doing
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29.7.2017 by Eric Mack - If Uber disappeared what would you do? One city’s story

Commentary: Up to a quarter of Copenhagen’s 1.2 million residents were using Uber — until it went away. I visited to see how the Danes are coping.

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When I passed through Copenhagen earlier this month and decided to visit Tivoli Gardens, I fired up the Uber app to help me navigate narrow congested alleyways. The map showed zero cute little black cars. Instead, a terse message informed me the service was no longer available in Denmark’s charming capital city.

“Wait … what?” I literally said out loud to no one.

Isn’t this supposed to be one of those Scandinavian techno-utopias where everything is digitized and you can visit the world’s largest 3D printer store? Isn’t that how they justify charging 12 euros for weak beer?
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There is life after Uber, but it helps if your country is one of those bike-obsessed, Scandinavian techno-Utopias.
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I felt a distinctly new sinking feeling — similar to the one I get when the signal on my phone switches from “LTE” to “3G,” but with added dread. No Uber means having to deal with foreign taxis and their malfunctioning meters and credit card machines, not to mention drivers who don’t have turn-by-turn directions and won’t offer me bottled water.

For travelers and the otherwise vehicularly challenged, Uber, and competitors like Lyft, have become a convenient means of getting around cities. It’s easy to imagine the pain it would cause the peripatetic who have come to depend on ride-sharing apps were the services they provide to vanish overnight.

Yet that’s exactly what happened in Denmark. Uber, which operates in more than 600 cities, shut down operations in Denmark on April 18 in response to new laws that would force ride-sharing drivers to essentially convert their vehicles to taxis. Major competitors like Lyft had yet to launch in the city when the law came into effect.

“(New regulations) will not allow drivers to use their privately owned cars for ride sharing and requires the installation of expensive, old-style taximeters and seat-sensors — effectively blocking the use of modern technology, like smartphones, which can serve the same functions,” Uber said in a statement announcing its withdrawal from the Nordic nation.

So about two and a half years into Denmark’s Uber era, some 2,000 Uber drivers and 300,000 Danish riders were plunged back into the dark ages of transit. That’s according to numbers from Uber itself. The service launched in Denmark in late 2014, but only operated in Copenhagen.

Finally arrived in Copenhagen for #3daysofdesign - who knew Uber was banned here?!.
— Nest.co.uk (@nest_co_uk) June 1, 2017

What? No Uber in Copenhagen any more?! End of days!!
— Food Geek (@FoodGeekUK) May 13, 2017

Yet, as I learned a few months after the Danish Uberpocalypse, everyone is moving on (and around) in that city just fine.

As it turns out, getting around Copenhagen before Uber launched there wasn’t hard. On social media, mostly foreigners and travelers lamented the loss of ride sharing, while local taxi companies and developers of at least one app designed to connect Copenhageners with taxis — similar to Uber but within the bounds of Danish law — began planning to move in on the territory now abandoned by Silicon Valley.

Denmark isn’t the only nation to be stripped of its Uber-ing privileges. Bulgaria and Hungary have their own regulations favoring taxis, essentially forcing the world’s largest ride-hailing company to suspend operations in each country in 2016. Neither of those runs lasted as long as Uber’s time in Copenhagen, but like in the Danish city both withdrawals were met with delight from taxi companies.

I asked a few Copenhageners how Uber’s disappearance had affected them, and for the most part, they were indifferent. Most said they hadn’t used the service much. Perhaps that’s not a surprise in the bike-crazy Vesterbro neighborhood where I asked.

Bikes and bike lanes abound to such a degree in Copenhagen that even famously bicycle-friendly Portland, Oregon, could learn a thing or two about two-wheel transit from the Danes. Two weeks ago during the annual Distortion festival, which “celebrates youth culture” with electronic dance music and cheap beer-fueled block parties around the city, the bikes piled up on every corner, locked to every inch of fence, spilling into sidewalks.

Clearly the locals were having little trouble getting around in the post-Uber age, but it was more of a challenge for bikeless tourists like me left bewildered by the lack of buses (many lines were temporarily suspended because of the festival).

Even after Uber, taxis aren’t nearly as prevalent in Copenhagen as in other cities with ride sharing like New York. Waiting at a taxi stand in a busy shopping district for several minutes and then wandering the streets for several blocks hoping to come across a unoccupied cab left me and my family on foot.

Second day in #Copenhagen with hour+ wait for taxi. Bring back #uber
— Kenny Powers (@VMelson) May 11, 2017

When we finally found the number of a local taxi service, the driver filled us in on the drill. Cabs are pretty quick to respond to calls and web orders (within 10 minutes in our case) and most companies have mobile apps that mimic many of the same features as the ride-sharing apps.

After installing a few local taxi apps, I was right back to hailing and scheduling rides, as well as tracking and messaging my driver. It was all a strangely familiar experience, even if there wasn’t any bottled water.

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Is There Uber In Copenhagen In 2024?
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15.2.2024 byJosh Band -‎ Copenhagen is one of my favourite cities in the world, and I try to visit the city a few times each year.

In the modern world, Uber is used to get around cities all across the world. But is there Uber in Copenhagen?

The city is known for being an amazing destination to visit and it’s one of the most popular destinations in Scandinavia. But how are you going to get around?

This is a question I had too before I visited Copenhagen. I couldn’t find a concrete answer online, and when I arrived in the city, I was surprised by the answer, so as soon as I got home, I created this guide to help you get a straight answer to this important question.
Is There Uber In Copenhagen?

To summarise this article and put it bluntly, no, Copenhagen does not have Uber.

Uber is technically illegal in Denmark due to the national taxi laws which protect the local taxi firms in Denmark, including Copenhagen.

I remember one of the guys I met in the hostel I stayed in telling me they tried to get an Uber from the airport but he wasn’t able to- well, this is why!

It is quite frustrating that there isn’t an option to use the service in Copenhagen, especially if you use it frequently.

Many people assume you can use Uber worldwide, and while this is somewhat true due to the large number of countries, Denmark isn’t one of them.

The history between Uber and Danish laws is a long story. They were operating in Denmark from 2014 to 2017 like they would in any other country.

There were some disputes between the company and the government before then, as there have been in other countries too. But when new taxi laws in 2017 made Uber technically illegal unless they changed how they operated, they pulled out of operating in Denmark.

Since then, there has been a back and forth between the ride-hailing company and the Danish government where Uber have been trying to reach a compromise, but it seems that the final judgement is that Uber won’t be returning to Denmark or Copenhagen any time soon.
A picture of a taxi in Copenhagen. Is there Uber Copenhagen? No.

The reason is that the new law introduced in 2017 required all taxi cabs in Denmark to have a fare meter, video surveillance and seat sensors among other things.

Of course, if you have been in an Uber before, you will know that the ride fee isn’t calculated using a fare meter and is paid for in advance.

As a very modern city, it’s quite weird that there isn’t Uber in Copenhagen.

If you ask me, the reason that the Danish government are being so strict is because they want to protect the local taxi firms and keep the money in Denmark. They have a strong economy and don’t want money generated through both locals and tourists to go to international companies.

But it’s not the end of the world, there are other alternatives available which I will discuss in a moment, but in answer to the question “Is there Uber in Copenhagen?“, no, there isn’t.
Equivalent Of Uber In Copenhagen

There are a few services similar to Uber (an app-based taxi or ride-hailing app) that operate in Copenhagen. When I was in Copenhagen, I saw quite a lot of taxis, but it seemed to be mainly tourists who used them rather than locals.

The first alternative is Viggo, a ride-hailing service which fits right in with the Copenhagen way of life. The company only uses zero-emission cars, getting you from A to B in a modern electric vehicle.

Viggo is a relatively small taxi firm, with around 100 cars in the city, but the size does not take away from the quality. The taxis are top-class and I’d recommend using them.

As you may be aware, Copenhagen is expensive to visit, so the price of Viggo’s taxis may seem high but it’s pretty in line with the economy in the city. Unfortunately, it’s just one of those places that are costly to visit. But worth it!
A picture of the rates for Viggo, Copenhagen’s Uber alternative.

If you want to travel with the environment in mind, Viggo is the perfect company. Personally, I can see them expanding outside of Scandinavia in the near future.

Another option similar to Uber in Copenhagen is Taxa 4×35. The “preferred taxi company in Copenhagen” is definitely a fair phrase for them to use.

During my 3 days in Copenhagen, I definitely saw the 4×35 cars the most. The taxi firm started as a regular firm but grew to have an app similar in functionality to Uber.

It’s really easy to book a ride, you just follow the same steps as normal by putting in where you want to go, when you want to go and where you want picked up, and it’ll give you a price.

Taxa 4×35 emailed me to let me know that they also aim to go 100% electric by 2025, with around half of their current fleet being zero-emission taxis.
A picture of the rates for Taxa 4x35, another Uber Copenhagen alternative.

As you can see, the prices of Viggo and Taxa 4×35 are pretty similar, so it’s a personal preference of who you wish to use in Copenhagen.

Both companies provide a great experience. Like the rest of Copenhagen, the rides are efficient but laid-back.

Also- if you are wondering how safe ride sharing is in Copenhagen, Copenhagen is safe 100%. It’s actually the safest city I have ever visited and one of the safest in the entire world.

So there are two very strong options that replace Uber in Copenhagen: Viggo and Taxa 4×35.

Even though Uber doesn’t operate in Denmark, the Copenhageners aren’t short of ride-hailing apps, that’s for sure.
Transportation Options in Copenhagen

If you decide not to use one of the two ride-hailing apps offered above, you may wonder what your other options for getting around Copenhagen are. There are 5 main options to choose from.

Bus
Walking
Cycling
Car Rental
Harbour bus

When you get to Copenhagen, you will quickly see that all the locals get around the city by cycling. Copenhagen is one of the world’s most cycle-friendly cities after all.

Side note, taking a bike tour of Copenhagen is actually one of the best ways to see the city’s main sights.
A picture of people cycling in Copenhagen.
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The public transport in Copenhagen is very reliable, prompt and affordable. So you can be sure that if you choose to use it, you will easily get from A to B.

Public transport is also included in your Copenhagen Card! It’s one of the reasons I suggest buying the card in my Copenhagen Card review.

And if you were wondering, the harbour buses are buses that go through Copenhagen’s harbour and canals to get you from A to B via the water. It’s a pretty cool experience! If you’re visiting Copenhagen on a budget, it’s a cheeky way to get a quick canal tour rather than paying for a proper tour.

Thankfully, Copenhagen is an easy city to navigate and get around, and there are lots of options to do so.
FAQs

Below are some questions related to “Is there Uber in Copenhagen?” along with my answers.
Is there a taxi app in Copenhagen?

Yes, there is the Taxa 4×35 app which allows you to book a taxi on their app. Another app is the Viggo app which is a ride-hailing app using 100% zero-emission cars.
What is Denmark version of Uber?

There are two options to choose from as the equivalent of Uber in Denmark: Taxa 4×35 which is the main taxi firm in Copenhagen who have an app. Or Viggo, a ride-hailing company that only uses zero-emission cars for your journeys.
Why is Uber banned in Denmark?

Uber withdrew from operating in Denmark as new taxi laws required all taxis to have fare meters, video surveillance and seat sensors. Shortly after this law was introduced, the ride-hailing service pulled out of Denmark.
Is there Uber Eats in Copenhagen?

Yes, even though there are no Uber rides in Copenhagen as the service is outlawed, you can still avail of fast food delivery using the Uber Eats app.
Conclusion

And there you have it, a complete guide to “Is there Uber in Copenhagen?“.

Remember, the answer is unfortunately no.

But there are other ride-hailing apps like Taxa 4×35 and Viggo.

And of course, the other transport options too.

However you choose to get around Copenhagen, I hope you have a great trip even though Copenhagen has no Uber! 🙂

Now that you know there is no Uber in the city, you can start planning other aspects of your trip. I recommend starting with how to get from Copenhagen airport to the city.

Read more about Copenhagen:

Is Copenhagen Worth Visiting? Things To Do & Reasons To Visit
How Many Days In Copenhagen Is Enough?
Copenhagen In January: Ultimate Guide & Travel Tips
Does it snow in Copenhagen? Copenhagen in Winter
Copenhagen Solo Travel: Ultimate Guide
How to say Copenhagen in Danish
Copenhagen to Legoland: Ultimate Guide

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