How to book a taxi in Policoro

Updated: July 12, 2026 · Province of MT

To book a taxi in Policoro, call the radio taxi at 339 220 2709. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.

In Policoro, the most reliable way to get a taxi is by calling directly: the Municipality of Policoro lists the taxi service number (339 220 2709) and the chauffeur-driven hire service/NCC number (346 344 6725) on its official website, under "Useful Numbers". Since there are no major ride-hailing apps operating in town, it's worth saving these numbers in your phone, especially for trips to Policoro-Tursi-Bernalda station, the "Papa Giovanni Paolo II" hospital, or the beaches along the Ionian coast during the summer months. During peak tourist hours (July-August), it's best to book somewhat in advance, given the limited number of vehicles in a medium-sized town. For longer out-of-town trips, such as to Bari airport, it's always worth asking for a phone quote before setting off, since there are no fixed predefined fares.

Call the radio taxi

339 220 2709 Taxi Policoro (numero comunale)

346 344 6725 NCC Policoro (noleggio con conducente)

Apps to call a taxi in Policoro

Uber — No confirmed real ride-hailing coverage in Policoro: the Uber page for the Matera area is only "Uber Rent" (a car rental marketplace), not rides with a driver. Some local press articles (July 2025) mention an "Uber Black" agreement with NCC and taxi operators in Basilicata, but without a launch date, booking link, or verifiable operational confirmation: this should be treated with caution until there is direct confirmation in the app.	Not available
FreeNow — Does not appear to be active in Basilicata: FreeNow's Italian coverage is concentrated in major cities (Roma, Milano, and the main regional capitals); no evidence of operation in Policoro.	Not available
itTaxi — The Basilicata region does not appear in itTaxi's list of cities: no Policoro taxi is affiliated with the network.	Not available
Wetaxi — Active in about 20 major Italian cities (Roma, Milano, Napoli, Torino, etc.); Policoro and the province of Matera are not included in the coverage.	Not available
appTaxi — Covers nearby Matera (about 35 km away), but Policoro is not among the cities listed on the app's official coverage page.	Not available
BTaxi — Active only in a few cities in northern Italy (Torino, Bologna, Alessandria, Empoli, Genova); no presence in Basilicata.	Not available
InTaxi — Operates in over 50 Italian cities (Milano, Roma, Bologna, Napoli, Torino, Udine, etc.) but Policoro and Basilicata are not among them.	Not available

Taxi from the airport

Aeroporto di Bari Karol Wojtyła (BRI) · ~115 km from the center

There is no fixed municipal fare for the Policoro-Bari Airport route: it's a long out-of-town journey (about 1h30) handled mainly by NCC chauffeur services on a booking basis, so it's always worth asking for a phone quote before setting off. Alternatively, Taranto-Grottaglie airport (about 65 km away) is closer, but has very limited commercial flights.

Practical tips

Save the municipal taxi number (339 220 2709) and the NCC number (346 344 6725) in your phone: there are no active ride-hailing apps in Policoro, so calling directly remains the safest method.
During the summer high season, with heavy traffic toward the beaches along the Ionian coast and the Bosco Pantano, book your taxi somewhat in advance, especially on weekends and in the evening.
To visit the Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Siritide or the Herakleia archaeological site, agree on the route and waiting time with the driver: many local taxi/NCC operators also offer small tours on request.
For Bari airport (about 115 km, 1h30), always ask for a phone quote before setting off, as there is no fixed predefined fare.
If you arrive at Policoro-Tursi-Bernalda station, don't count on taxis waiting continuously at a rank: it's better to call ahead so a taxi is there when your train arrives.

Frequently asked questions

How do you call a taxi in Policoro?

Just call the municipal taxi service number, 339 220 2709, listed among the useful numbers on the official website of the Municipality of Policoro. Alternatively, for a bookable chauffeur-driven service (NCC), you can contact 346 344 6725.

Can you book a taxi in Policoro with an app like Uber?

At the moment there are no ride-hailing apps operating in Policoro. The "Uber" pages that appear online for the Matera area are actually car rental marketplaces (Uber Rent), not rides with a driver, and none of the main Italian taxi apps (FreeNow, itTaxi, Wetaxi, appTaxi, BTaxi, InTaxi) currently cover Policoro. The reliable way remains calling the radio taxi directly.

How much does a taxi from Policoro to Bari airport cost?

There is no fixed fare: the route is about 115 km and 1h30 long, so the price is worked out by quote or by the out-of-town taxi meter. It's always best to call ahead to get an estimate.

Are taxis available on the beach at Policoro Lido in summer?

During the summer months, with the tourist influx toward the beaches along the Ionian coast, it's advisable to book by phone at least a little in advance, especially in the evening and on high-season weekends, when demand increases significantly.

Do taxis in Policoro also serve the Museo della Siritide or the Parco Archeologico di Herakleia?

Yes, local taxis and NCC operators run transfers on request to the Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Siritide and the Herakleia/Parco del Pantano archaeological area; it's advisable to agree on the route and fare when making your phone booking.

Sources: policoro.basilicata.it · policoro.basilicata.it · it.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org · uber.com · apptaxi.it · ittaxi.it · intaxi.it

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