Good afternoon!
Could someone tell me whether it's realistically possible to book a taxi in Stepantsminda (for trips to nearby villages, not to Tbilisi) using Yandex Go, Bolt, InDrive, or Maxim? Or should I only count on finding drivers "on the street" or at the local taxi stand?
I've checked Yandex Go — it lets me select a route and even shows a fare, but then says "No cars available."
Hi! The roads there can be such that it's better to travel with a local driver, preferably in an SUV.
But to Arsha or Gveleti, for example, the route follows the E117 highway (the Georgian Military Road), so that should be a decent road, shouldn't it?
The highway is fine. You can easily drive it in a regular sedan.
I highly recommend visiting the Truso Valley, but for that you'll need an SUV.
And how do you find these local drivers? Just stop people on the street? 🙂
When it comes to SUVs — yes, pretty much.
The only thing is that pricing can be rather chaotic, so make sure to ask several drivers before agreeing on a price.
There are plenty of private drivers in Stepantsminda, especially around the central square. I can't really advise on current prices, though.
There are lots of SUV owners there who take people up into the mountains.