Ride-hailing made in Ethiopia
Your ride, right when you need it.
Kuru Rides connects passengers with nearby tuk-tuk (Bajaj) and car drivers in seconds. Fair prices, local payment options and drivers you can trust.
How it works
Getting where you need to go takes just three steps.
Set your destination
Open Kuru Rides, choose where you want to go and pick a tuk-tuk or a car.
Get matched
A nearby driver accepts your request. You see their name, vehicle and live location on the map.
Ride and pay
Pay the way you prefer — cash, Telebirr or CBE — and rate your trip at the end.
Two apps, one platform
Kuru has a dedicated app for passengers and one for drivers, on Android and iPhone.
Kuru Rides
- Book tuk-tuk and car rides in seconds
- See the fare before you ride
- Track your driver live on the map
- Pay with cash, Telebirr or CBE
Coming soon on Google Play and the App Store.
Kuru Drive
- Get ride requests from passengers near you
- Low commission, so you keep more of every fare
- Driver bonuses and incentives
- Clear earnings and trip history
Coming soon on Google Play and the App Store.
Where we operate
Kuru is launching in Addis Ababa and seven more major cities across Ethiopia at the same time.
About Kuru PLC
Kuru PLC is an Ethiopian private limited company founded in 2026 and registered with the Addis Ababa City Administration Trade Bureau. We build ride-hailing technology that makes everyday travel easier, safer and more affordable for passengers, and fairer for drivers.
- CompanyKuru PLC
- OfficeMomona Building, 2nd Floor, Office No. 8
Unisa Roundabout, Akaki Kaliti Sub-city, Woreda 01
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Phone+251 911 395 594
- Emailinfo@kururides.com