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Ubers or Bolt Cars in Les Baux and St-Remy-de-Provence

I will be in Arles in late September, traveling on my own without a car. I want to spend the better part of the day exploring Les Baux and St-Remy-de-Provence, but bus links are awkwardly timed. I would prefer to just call an uber (or Bolt) or to call a taxi company. It will be easy, I assume to get one headed from Arles to les Baux. But after that (Les Baux to St Remy and St Remy to Arles) I am not so sure. Does anyone have experience with this? I found a really expensive private guide with a car but would prefer to wander on my own. There are no minivan tours from Arles.

Thanks in advance!

Posted by
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As is the case in most rural or semi-rural areas, there are very few Uber, Bolt, or similar ride-hailing drivers in Arles or Les Baux-de-Provence. There isn't enough demand to make it profitable as locals in rural areas have their own cars.
Consequently, if you order an Uber, the vehicle often has to come from nearby major urban centers.
This can lead to very long wait times, last-minute driver cancellations, and virtually no availability during off-peak hours or peak tourist seasons.

I recommend using regular taxis and booking them in advance. Use Google Maps, zoom in on the area you are interested in, and search for "Taxi." Don't be surprised to see ambulance services listed as wel, taxis often handle medical transport too.

Taxi fares are set by official regulations.

Posted by
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I had good luck finding drivers a couple of times using Mon Transport, which allows drivers to "bid" on your itinerary. You can choose the first offer, but if you are willing to wait a few hours, the price proposed by other drivers will be lower. It's the same idea as Uber although the payment method differs. You card is debited the amount upfront, but the driver is not paid until the trip is complete and you provide him/her with the six-digit code that Mon Transport sends to you only. I did not have an issue with a no-show driver so I'm not sure how complaints are managed. https://montransport.com/en/