Yango is the international ride-hailing service formerly known as Yandex Go, operating in 24+ countries across Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa.

Where is Yango available?

Yango operates in the Nordics, the Baltics, Central Asia, the Caucasus, MENA, and several African countries.

Is Yango cheaper than Uber?

In markets where both operate, Yango is often competitively priced and sometimes cheaper. Payfair shows both in real time so you always pick the cheapest.

Does Yango accept cash?

Yes, Yango accepts cash in most of its markets, which is a key differentiator in regions with lower card penetration.

Is Yango available in Western Europe?

Yango has limited presence in Western Europe — primarily in Norway and Finland. It's strongest in Eastern Europe, the Baltics, CIS, and parts of Africa.

Was Yango formerly Yandex Go?

Yes. The international product was rebranded from Yandex Go to Yango in 2023 after the international business was spun out from Yandex. The CIS version (`Яндекс Go`) keeps the legacy branding, but the underlying platform is the same.

Yango Alternatives — Compare 15 More Ride Apps with Payfair

Yango is one of 16 ride services Payfair compares in real time. See when Yango is your cheapest option — and when one of 15 alternatives saves you money.

At a glance

• Yango operates in 24 countries — full list below
• Payfair compares Yango with 15 other ride apps in 50+ countries
• Compare Yango prices in Payfair, then tap to open the Yango app to book
• No fees, no markups — same fare as booking direct

What is Yango?

Yango (formerly Yandex Go) operates across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Payfair compares Yango fares with alternatives in your area.

Founded: 2011
Headquarters: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Service tiers

EconomyComfortBusinessComfort+

Payment methods

Credit/debit card
Cash (in most markets)
In-app wallet

When Yango is the better choice

• Broad coverage across Eastern Europe, Caucasus, Central Asia, MENA, and parts of Africa
• Often the dominant ride-hailing option in markets where Uber is limited
• Competitive pricing in its operating regions
• Cash payment accepted in most markets

When other apps are cheaper

• In Western Europe, Bolt and Uber are more established and often cheaper
• In Turkey, Uber and local providers can offer better rates
• In African markets with Bolt or Uber presence, those are often more competitively priced

How Payfair helps you find the best Yango fare

Payfair shows Yango alongside all other ride apps available in your region — useful in markets where Yango is dominant but you still want to compare before booking.

• Real-time prices fetched on every compare
• All 16 providers fetched in parallel, sorted by price
• Tap to open Yango and complete your booking in the provider app
• Price alerts on saved routes when Yango drops

Yango country coverage

NorwayFinlandSouth AfricaGhanaSerbiaRomaniaIsraelRussiaTurkeyLatviaLithuaniaEstoniaGeorgiaKazakhstanUzbekistanArmeniaAzerbaijanBelarusMoldovaCameroonIvory CoastSenegalTanzaniaMyanmar