HOPIN - Taxi & transport app

• Navigating your city has never been simpler! With the HOPIN app, you can easily request a taxi without making a dispatch call, purchase parking tickets, arrange courier services, track public transit in real time, buy bus tickets, and access helpful timetables.

• A highly popular transport application in your area, with over 700,000 downloads.

• TAXI features

- request a taxi with just a tap, no phone call needed

- choose to pay by credit card or cash

- view an estimate for your ride's cost

- select a taxi based on your preferences – options for car type and quiet rides

- travel with experienced drivers

- if needed, you can communicate with the driver through the app or by phone

- ECONOMY ride - travel anywhere at any time quickly, safely, and at great prices

- PREMIUM ride - enjoy higher-class vehicles and drivers with top ratings for a more comfortable experience

- EKO ride - opt for electric and hybrid vehicles for your journey

• PARKING features

- purchase parking tickets via the HOPIN app in Bratislava

- link your Bratislava Parking Assistant (PAAS) account and parking card

- quick and convenient online reservation for parking

- create a profile and add your vehicle ID (EČV)

• BUS features

- the easiest way to buy e-tickets for buses

- discover the best routes for public transportation

- see real-time directions for public transport

- find nearby lines and stations

- access a complete map of all stops along with timetables

• COURIER service

- tap the courier icon, enter the pick-up and drop-off addresses for your package, and leave the rest to us

- available online around the clock

- choose between express deliveries or scheduled times

- get the delivery price upfront after entering the addresses

• You can use the HOPIN app to order taxis in Bratislava, Košice, Martin, Prievidza, Poprad, Michalovce, Humenné, as well as cities like Prague, Ostrava, Kyiv, Chernihiv, Ljubljana, and soon other locations.

• Courier services and Bus features are solely available in Slovakia.

HOPIN: The App That Turned My Chaotic Commute into a Symphony of Seamlessness

When I spilled coffee on my white shirt ten minutes before a critical investor meeting across Bratislava, HOPIN didn’t just save my day—it redefined urban navigation for me. With three taps, a silent PREMIUM taxi materialized (no phone stutter!), its leather seats embracing me while the app displayed real-time traffic detours. But HOPIN’s magic unfolded further: as my taxi raced through Old Town, I remotely extended parking via the app for my colleague at Michalovce, avoiding a ticket with cold precision. 

Later, tracking the #204 bus’s exact arrival while shipping prototype samples through HOPIN Courier—watching the driver’s dot approach like a digital guardian angel—felt like conducting a transportation orchestra. The ECO rides became my conscience soother, gliding in near-silent hybrids past Diesel-choked streets. What astonishes is HOPIN’s layered intelligence: integrated PAAS parking cards eliminated meter-feed anxiety, while predictive bus timetables accounted for hockey game crowds at Ondrej Nepela Arena. It hasn’t just organized my movements; it’s gifted me stolen hours of productive calm in a city that never slows.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: How does fare estimation work for taxis?

A: Algorithm factors route, traffic, and historical data. ECO/PREMIUM premiums display transparently upfront—no hidden surcharges.

Q: Can I use HOPIN without local banking?

A: Yes! Cash payments accepted for taxis/buses. For parking/courier, international cards work via secure SSL gateways.

Q: Why is courier service restricted to Slovakia?

A: Regulatory logistics require localized fleet networks. Expansion to Prague/Kyiv is prioritized for 2025.

Q: How accurate are real-time bus trackers?

A: Live GPS from transit authorities—accuracy within 30 seconds during disruptions. Snow icons warn during winter delays.

Q: What defines a “quiet ride”?

A: Drivers certified in minimal interaction—no calls/radio unless you initiate. Perfect for post-flight exhaustion.

Q: Is there a family/shared ride option?

A: Not yet—but group bus tickets (up to 5 people) offer 20% discounts. Taxis fit 4 passengers standard.

Q: How does PAAS parking integration work?

A: Scan your parking card in-app. Balance syncs digitally—extend sessions remotely even if you’re abroad.

Q: Can businesses use HOPIN for logistics?

A: Corporate accounts available for recurring couriers/taxi fleets with invoice APIs and usage analytics.

Q: Data privacy for location tracking?

A: Servers based in Slovakia/Bratislava—no third-party sharing. Location access disabled post-trip.

Q: Offline functionality?

A: Saved routes/payment cards work offline. Real-time features require internet but use minimal data.