Taxis and ride-hailing · Panama City
Uber (Panama City)
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Uber runs in Panama City, including trips to and from Tocumen, and is one of two ride-hailing apps still operating in the country. A decree that would have regulated the apps as luxury taxis was issued and then annulled in April 2026, so the rules are still being worked out.
Good to know
Book XL or two cars for families with lots of luggage, and bring your own car seat. Confirm the plate and driver in the app before loading bags.
Details
- Car seats
- Drivers do not supply car seats (per Uber)
- Luggage note
- Uber caps checked bags at 62 linear inches; large families should book UberXL or more than one car
- Reservations
- Up to 90 days ahead; free cancellation until 1 hour before pickup
- Airport pickup
- Uber says to exit on the arrivals level; the app assigns the exact meeting point. Travel guides describe pickups in or near the parking area across from arrivals (unofficial).
- Regulatory status
- Decree of 16 Apr 2026 classing ride-hail as 'taxis de lujo' was annulled by President Mulino on 20 Apr 2026 pending wider consultation.
- Operates in panama
- Yes
- Products listed for pty
- UberX; UberXL; Comfort; Black; Uber Espera & Ahorra; Uber Planet; Uber Priority
Sources
- uber.com (opens in a new tab) · checked Nov 5, 2026
- revistaeyn.com (opens in a new tab) · checked Nov 5, 2026
- gov.uk (opens in a new tab) · checked Nov 5, 2026
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