Beat
Discontinued — Beat was wound down and merged into FreeNow. In Greece use FreeNow; in Latin America use Uber, DiDi, or Cabify.
What Beat is
Beat was a ride-hailing app popular in Greece and several Latin American countries, often undercutting Uber on price. It has since been discontinued — wound down and merged into FreeNow — so it is no longer a service you can rely on. In Greece its successor is FreeNow; elsewhere use Uber, DiDi, or Cabify.
What it does for travelers
- ✓Ride-hailing with map-based pickup and destination entry
- ✓Fare estimates shown before confirming a trip
- ✓Historically competitive pricing versus larger rivals in its markets
- ✓Cashless and cash payment options depending on the market
- ✓Driver rating and trip tracking
Good to know
- Service has been discontinued or folded into other brands in several former markets following its acquisition; verify before relying on it
- Requires a phone number and a data connection to book and track rides
- Where active, payment options and coverage vary by country and city
- Check current availability in your specific destination, as the situation has shifted
Tips from the road
- Confirm whether Beat still operates at your destination before your trip, since coverage has changed
- Keep an alternative ride-hailing or taxi app installed as a backup
- If the app is unavailable in your country, look for the successor brand operating locally
- Always check that the arriving car and plate match the app before getting in
When to reach for it
Beat no longer operates as its own brand. In Greece use FreeNow; in Latin America use Uber, DiDi, or a local licensed-taxi app instead.
Beat — frequently asked
Is the Beat app still working?
Beat's operations changed after its acquisition by FreeNow, and the brand has been wound down or merged in several markets. Check current availability before relying on it at your destination.
Where was Beat most popular?
It was widely used in Greece and parts of Latin America, where it often competed on price against Uber.
What should I use instead if Beat isn't available?
Look for the local successor brand or another established ride-hailing app or licensed taxi service operating in that city, and keep a backup option installed.