Best ride-hailing apps to drive for
The biggest platforms where anyone with a car (and the right local permits) can sign up to earn giving rides. Commission, payment timing, and which app dominates vary a lot by country, so most drivers run two or three.
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Compare at a glance
| Platform | Type | Fees / commission | Pays via | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Uber
|
Ride-hailing company | Service fee varies by trip | Bank transfer, Instant Pay debit card | 2009 |
Lyft
|
Ride-hailing company | Service fee varies by ride | Bank transfer, Express Pay debit card | 2012 |
Bolt
|
Mobility company | 15-20% commission per ride depending on city | Bank transfer | 2013 |
inDrive
|
Ride-hailing company | Service fee about 10-13% of the fare (varies by city), negotiated fares | Cash from passengers (service fee paid from an in-app balance) | 2013 |
DiDi
|
Ride-hailing company | ~10-20% commission by market | Bank transfer | 2012 |
Cabify
|
Ride-hailing app | ~13-25% commission by country | Bank transfer | 2011 |
FREENOW
|
Ride-hailing app | ~18% commission on taxi fares | Weekly bank transfer | 2009 |
Heetch
|
Ride-hailing app | 10-25% commission (~18% average) | Weekly bank transfer | 2013 |
Careem
|
Ride-hailing company | ~20-25% commission per ride | Bank transfer | 2012 |
Yango
|
Ride-hailing app | ~5-25% commission by market | Bank transfer, often via fleet partners | 2018 |
UberThe largest ride-hailing platform, where anyone who meets local licensing and vehicle requirements can sign up to drive. Drivers keep a shar…
uber.com53 viewsLyftThe second-largest ride-hailing platform in North America, with open sign-up for drivers who meet vehicle and background requirements. Drive…
lyft.com48 viewsBoltA European mobility platform offering ride-hailing, scooters, and food delivery across 45+ countries. Drivers and couriers sign up in the ap…
bolt.eu89 viewsinDriveThe negotiation-based ride-hailing app - passengers offer a fare and drivers counter. The second most downloaded ride app worldwide, in 48 c…
indrive.com926 viewsDiDiThe Chinese mobility giant whose driver platform dominates much of Latin America - rides and 99/DiDi Food across Mexico, Brazil, and beyond.
web.didiglobal.com43 viewsCabifyA ride-hailing platform strong in Spain and Latin America where drivers sign up to earn.
cabify.com49 viewsFREENOWA European mobility app (taxis and private hire) where licensed drivers pick up trips across major cities.
free-now.com48 viewsHeetchA French ride-hailing app where drivers earn giving rides, popular in France and parts of Africa.
heetch.com49 viewsCareemThe leading ride-hailing and everything app across the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan, owned by Uber. Captains earn from rides, del…
careem.com53 viewsYangoA global ride-hailing app (Yandex spin-off) operating across Africa, the Middle East, and beyond.
yango.com42 views