BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in Vasto
Updated: July 12, 2026 · Province of CH
To book a taxi in Vasto, call the radio taxi at 0873 4994 or use the InTaxi app. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
In Vasto, the taxi service is centered on a single radiotaxi number, 0873 4994, run by the Cooperativa 4994 and operating 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays. The Comune has also paired the phone line with the InTaxi app, downloadable on Android and iOS, which lets you book a ride, get an estimated fare in advance, and pay directly from your smartphone, in cash or by card on board. Few taxi licences operate in the city, so especially during the busy summer season, when the population multiplies between the hillside historic centre and Marina di Vasto, it's best to book with plenty of notice rather than count on finding a free car on the street. There are no truly operational international ride-hailing services: Uber in Vasto only offers car rental (Uber Rent) and not rides with a driver, while FreeNow has not yet arrived in this part of Abruzzo. For trips from Vasto-San Salvo station or from Abruzzo airport, it's always best to agree on the fare by phone before getting in, since there are no published fixed rates for out-of-town transfers.
Call the radio taxi
0873 4994 Radio Taxi Vasto (Cooperativa 4994)
Apps to call a taxi in Vasto
| Uber — In Vasto, Uber does not offer rides with a driver: the city's dedicated page (uber.com/it/it/r/cities/car-rentals/vasto-abruzzo-it) is just a showcase for Uber Car Rental, with partners such as Drivalia and Europcar, with no ride-hailing service bookable in the app. | Not available |
| FreeNow — The service in Italy is only active in Milano, Roma and Torino (with expansion announced to other major cities): Vasto is not among the areas covered. | Not available |
| itTaxi — There is no verifiable evidence of Vasto taxi drivers being affiliated with the itTaxi network; the Comune di Vasto has instead officially adopted InTaxi as its booking app, so care should be taken not to confuse the two similar names. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — No evidence of operation in Vasto: the app appears to be concentrated on Italy's major urban centres. | Not available |
| appTaxi — No evidence found of the service being active in Vasto at the time of verification. | Not available |
| BTaxi — It currently covers Alessandria, Torino, Empoli, Bologna and Barcellona: Vasto is not among the cities served. | Not available |
| InTaxi — This is the app officially chosen by the Comune di Vasto and the Cooperativa 4994 for digital booking: it lets you call a taxi, calculate the estimated fare in advance, and pay in the app, in cash or by card on board. | Available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto d'Abruzzo (Pescara) (PSR) · ~72 km from the center
There is no published fixed fare for the Vasto-airport route: over the roughly 70-75 km journey (A14 motorway, Vasto Nord or Vasto Sud exit, about an hour's drive), it's best to ask the radiotaxi for an estimate on 0873 4994 before setting off, or agree on the price with the dispatcher when booking.
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
In the historic centre of Vasto there is a Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL) with electronic gates (active from August) that monitor access via number-plate reading in the streets of the old town (including via Lago, via San Pietro, piazza del Popolo, via Barbarotta); unauthorised vehicles need a permit issued by the Comune through the Sportello Telematico, while properly authorised taxis may pass through to provide service.
Practical tips
- Vasto is split into two distinct areas: the historic centre on the hill (Vasto Alta), with Palazzo D'Avalos and the Belvedere sul Golfo, and Marina di Vasto by the sea, a few km below; if you don't want to tackle the climb on foot, especially with luggage, it's best to book a taxi for the trip between the two areas.
- Vasto-San Salvo railway station is about 4 km from the historic centre and can't practically be reached on foot: it's best to book a taxi in advance, especially at times with few trains, or check connections with TUA buses.
- In summer, between June and September, taxi demand rises sharply due to beach tourism in Marina di Vasto: with few active licences in the city, it's best to call the Cooperativa 4994 (0873 4994) or book via the InTaxi app in advance during evening hours and weekends in high season.
- For out-of-town transfers (Abruzzo airport in Pescara, Termoli, Lanciano) there are no published fixed fares: agree on the price by phone with the radiotaxi before setting off.
- In the historic centre there is a ZTL with electronic gates that read number plates: authorised taxis may pass through, but if the destination address is inside the ZTL it's worth mentioning this to the dispatcher when booking.
Frequently asked questions
How do you call a taxi in Vasto?
Just phone the city's single radiotaxi number, 0873 4994, run by the Cooperativa 4994 and operating 24 hours a day every day including holidays, or book through the InTaxi app (Android and iOS), officially adopted by the Comune di Vasto.
Does Uber work in Vasto?
No, not for rides with a driver: Uber's page dedicated to Vasto only offers car rental (Uber Rent) with companies such as Drivalia and Europcar, not a ride-hailing service bookable in real time.
How much does a taxi from Pescara airport to Vasto cost?
There is no published fixed fare for this roughly 70-75 km route: the price is based on the meter or agreed by phone with the radiotaxi, so it's best to ask for an estimate on 0873 4994 before setting off.
How many taxis are there in Vasto?
The public service has a limited number of active licences in the city, coordinated through the single municipal radiotaxi; for this reason, especially during the busy summer season between Vasto Alta and Marina di Vasto, it's advisable to book with some advance notice.
How do you get from Vasto-San Salvo station to the historic centre?
The station is about 4 km from the hillside historic centre and is not practically connected on foot: it's best to take a taxi directly at the station or book one in advance by calling 0873 4994.
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Sources: comune.vasto.ch.it · sattessitore.it · sattessitore.it · it.wikipedia.org · comune.vasto.ch.it · comune.vasto.ch.it · uber.com