How to Book a TPF Taxi or Transfer Online: A Step-by-Step Guide
Booking your private ride, airport transfer, or SGR pickup across the Kenyan Coast is fast, transparent, and completely digital. Whether you are traveling within Kilifi, Watamu, Malindi, or Mombasa, the TPF web platform allows you to reserve your vehicle in advance with fixed, upfront pricing.
Follow this simple walkthrough to complete your online booking in under 60 seconds.
1. Click Any Book Button: No app store download required.
Click any "Book Now" or "Book Your Ride" button across our website to launch the direct TPF web booking system on your smartphone, tablet, or desktop browser.
2. Select Your Ride Service: Tailored to your specific trip type.
Choose the ride option that fits your journey:
Transfers: Designed specifically for Moi International Airport (MBA), Malindi Airport (MYD), and Miritini SGR Station pickups and drop-offs.
Book a Ride: Standard point-to-point taxi trips for local town runs and intercity travel across the Coast.
Custom Ride: Multi-stop itineraries for full-day travel or complex routes.
3. Enter Pickup, Time & Passenger Details: Advance scheduling rules apply.
Input your exact pickup location, destination, travel date, and preferred pickup time.
Return Trips: Toggle the Return Trip switch on or off for transfers and point-to-point rides if you need round-trip service.
Passenger & Luggage Counts: Specify your passenger total and luggage pieces to ensure an appropriately sized vehicle is dispatched.
Important Booking Window: Online bookings must be placed at least 3 hours prior to travel. Our online dispatch system automatically locks out requests placed within 2 hours of pickup time.
4. Flight & Meet-and-Greet Information (Transfers Only):
For airport and SGR transfers, enter your flight or train number along with the display name you would like your driver to show on the welcome sign during meet-and-greet pickup.
5. Select Your Preferred Vehicle Class:
Choose from our online fleet options based on your group size and comfort preference:
Hatchbacks & Sedans: Ideal for 1–3 passengers with light luggage.
Minivans & SUVs: Perfect for families, group travel, and heavy luggage runs.
(Note: Online self-booking covers hatchbacks, sedans, and minivans. For full-size vans, minibuses, full buses, or multi-vehicle fleet bookings, please contact our dispatch team directly via WhatsApp.)
6. Generate Upfront Fare Estimate:
Click the "Estimate" button to review your transparent fare calculation, route distance, and trip summary. What you see here is your fixed base rate with no surprise roadside haggling.
7. Confirm & Submit Booking: Double WhatsApp verification.
Click "Book". If you are logged in, the system will prompt you to enter and double-confirm your active WhatsApp number so our dispatch agent can reach you instantly.
8. Dispatch Confirmation & Payment Options:
Sit back and relax! A TPF customer service representative will contact you via WhatsApp to confirm your driver details and guide you through payment settlement.
Payment Terms & Options
When our representative connects with you to confirm your dispatch, you will be offered two payment structures:
1. Pay Now (Save 10%)
Securing your payment upon booking confirmation guarantees the standard, lowest rate for your route.
M-Pesa: Direct transfer to TPF’s official Paybill Account.
PayPal / Credit Cards: Perfect for international visitors and credit card payments. Our representative will provide the exact USD invoice amount using our standard conversion rate ($1 USD = KES 123).
2. Pay Later (Incur 10% Surcharge)
If you prefer paying at the end of your journey, a ~10% processing fee is added to the base fare.
Payment Methods for Pay Later: Cash paid directly to the driver or M-Pesa to TPF’s official Paybill upon drop-off.
3. Corporate Account Options
For business clients and corporate transport needs:
Established Accounts: Direct bank transfer with structured monthly invoicing.
New Corporate Accounts: Direct bank transfer settled prior to the date of execution.
Need Custom Group Transport or Immediate Rides?
Group Travel & Buses: If you require full-size vans, minibuses, or multi-car fleets for corporate events, weddings, or tours, reach out directly to our team via WhatsApp.
Last-Minute Pickups: Need a ride in under 2 hours? Contact our direct hotline or WhatsApp desk for immediate manual vehicle dispatch.
👉 Ready to travel? Click Here to Access the TPF Web App & Book Online Now
Looking for Regional Taxi Coverage & Route Pricing?
Now that you know how our web booking engine works, check out our full breakdown of coastal pickup zones, SGR connections, airport drop-offs, and estimated fares.
👉 Read our full Kenyan Coast Taxi Coverage & Route Guide to explore regional transfers in Kilifi, Watamu, Malindi, Diani, and Mombasa.