Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS TEXTACAR ?   Click Here  

TEXTACAR is a secured transportation system in Port Moresby city for members only. Pickup request is by mobile text messaging and no telephone calls are required. Once a text message request for pickup is sent to TEXTACAR numbers which is connected to a computer system, it automatically connects the driver of a car to a passenger who needs short rides between locations. It is not a Taxi Service and cars used are not taxis and they dont have Taxi Signs on it.

How do I register?   Click Here  

Text  the word register  followed by comma  and your full name .Send the  message to 78885595 or 72765778 , 
Example: register ,   Joe Blow

Normal text message cost applies to all messages sent to TEXTACAR numbers

How do I Request for Pickup?   Click Here  

Answer.  Describe your location, followed by COMMA and name of the SUBURB and send the message to 78885595 or 72765778
Example: Standing infront of Hilton Holel , Hohola

Normal text message cost applies to all messages sent to TEXTACAR numbers

How is my security?   Click Here  

TextACAR is the most secured means of transport in Port Moresby City. Passenger will know the drivers name,mobile number and the car plate number ahead of passengers pickup time via text message. Passenger pickup request and driver dispatch information is also saved on system server. All drivers have police clearance and are registered and known to TEXTACAR.

How much is the fare price?   Click Here  

Answer.  Current introductory fare is K25. This fare will take you anyway within the main City Suburbs (Waigani, Hohola, 5Mile, 4Mile, East Boroko, 3 Mile, 2 Mile, Korobosea,Manu, Sabama, Badili, DownTown, Konedobu, Tokorara, June Valley,Gordons and Erima

K40 for Suburbs outside the main city suburbs (Beyound Waigani, 6 Mile and Konedobu 

How do I make Payment?   Click Here  

Answer. Payment is by Cash Only . It is paid to driver at pickup.

Do I Register everytime I want to use TEXTACAR?   Click Here  

Answer. NO , Its a one time Registration only

Can I call TEXTACAR numbers for Pickup Request?   Click Here  

Answer. NO calls will be answered. All requests are handled by computer.

How do I spell my suburb name for pickup request?   Click Here  

The names of suburbs are: 2mile,3mile,4mile,5mile,6mile,7mile,8mile,9mile,badili,baruni,bomana,downtown,eastboroko,erima,gerehu,gordons,hanuabada,hohola,junevalley,kanudi,kilakila,koki,konedobu,korobosea,manu,morata,murraybarracks,pagahill,pari,sabama,tatana,tauramabarracks,tokorara,upng,vabukori and waigani