KakaoT

KakaoT is a South Korean mobility platform operated by Kakao Mobility, a subsidiary of Kakao Corp. The service aggregates on-demand transportation services into a single mobile app. Its core offerings include KakaoT Taxi, which enables users to hail traditional taxis; KakaoT Driver, a platform that connects private-vehicle drivers with riders; and KakaoT Map, a navigation and route-planning service with real-time traffic information. The platform also supports cashless payment through Kakao Pay and provides fare estimation, trip histories, and safety features such as driver and ride verification.

History and development of KakaoT trace back to Kakao Taxi, a taxi-hailing service launched by Kakao Mobility in the mid-2010s. The brand was subsequently expanded and rebranded to KakaoT to reflect a broader mobility ecosystem that includes taxi-hailing, ride-hailing, and navigation under one app. The KakaoT platform is widely used in South Korea and partners with major taxi companies to offer unified dispatch and booking options. Kakao Mobility continues to evolve KakaoT by adding new services and features to improve user experience and integration with Kakao’s broader digital services.

Impact and scope: KakaoT is one of the leading mobility platforms in Korea, playing a significant role in digital urban transportation. It competes with other ride-hailing and navigation services and leverages Kakao’s ecosystem to provide integrated payment, map, and ride services for both riders and drivers.