Even though there are a lot of new ridesharing companies being launched every day the following are the most popular ones in 2022 with the biggest market shares:
1. Uber
2. Lyft
3. Gett
4. Via
5. Wingz
6. Ziro
7. Flywheel
8. Grab
9. Curb
10. Bridj
Honorable Mention: Juno
- Uber:
Founded: March 2009
Founder: Travis Kalanick, Garrett Camp
CEO: Dara Khowsroshahi
Headquarters: San Francisco, California, U.S
Employees: 29,300
Net worth: $42.36 billion
Availability: 80+ countries
IOS: 4.6
Android: 4.1
Uber is the top ridesharing company in the world as of now and it has a user base of over 110 million worldwide. Its market share in the U.S is a dominating 71%. It is available across 80+ countries and is expanding even further.
Pros:
– It has a wide coverage and you can get a ride from almost anywhere.
– It also accepts cash in some countries instead of credit cards.
– You can schedule your rides in advance.
Cons:
– It is not a driver-friendly service.
– Sometimes you might have to pay a higher price than usual due to the unavailability of drivers.
2. Lyft:
Founded: June 2012
Founder: John Zimmer, Logan Green
CEO: Logan Green
Headquarters: San Francisco, California, U.S
Employees: 4,453
Net worth: $4.98 billion
Availability: U.S and Canada
IOS: 4.9
Android: 3.9
Lyft is the most popular ridesharing service after Uber with a market share of about 20% in the U.S. Lyft allows riders to request a driver at a comparatively cheaper price. Lyft also has more driver benefits than Uber.
Pros:
– It is more affordable than Uber.
– The drivers are granted more benefits than Uber.
– All drivers are to go through a background check before they can start working.
Cons:
– Lyft is only available in U.S and Canada at the moment.
– Like Uber, during busier hours the prices usually rise higher than the normal price.
3. Gett:
Founded: 1st November 2010
Founder: Shahar Waiser, Roi More
CEO: Shahar Waiser
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Employees: 773
Net worth: $7.5 billion
Availability: Israel, Russia, U.S, U.K, and Europe
IOS: 4.8
Android: 4.2
Gett, formerly known as GetTaxi, currently operates in about 120 cities across the world. Gett also acquired Juno, another rideshare company, in 2017 for $200,000,000. Gett is known for treating its drivers well alongside having reasonable fares.
Pros:
– It is cheaper during peak hours compared to other rideshare companies
– Comparatively more economical for longer travels than other rideshare companies
Cons:
– The coverage is lesser than other popular rideshare services.
4. Via:
Founded: 2012
Founder: Daniel Ramot, Oren Shoval
CEO: Daniel Ramot
Headquarters: New York
Employees: 700
Net worth: $1 billion
Availability: 20+ countries globally
IOS: 4.8
Android: 4.2
Via uses the method of carpooling for their ridesharing service. When you request a ride, the app connects you with a driver that is going along the same route as your destination, and you are dropped off nearby your location.
Pros:
It- Cheaper than most ridesharing services.
– The drivers are paid better than some of the other services.
– The best choice for carpool ridesharing.
Cons:
– limited availability compared to other services.
– Doesn’t drop off at the exact specific location.
5. Wingz:
Founded: 2011
Founder: Christof Baumbach
CEO: Geoff Mathieux
Headquarters: San Francisco, U.S
Employees: 50
Net worth: $-
Availability: 30 cities across the U.S
IOS: 4.9
Android: 3.4
Wingz started as a rideshare service for travels to and from the airport but it has expanded to also offer rides in towns. You can choose a specific driver you want to book and also favorite a driver for future bookings.
Pros:
– It has a flat rate so you don’t have to worry about surge charges.
– You can pick which driver you want to ride with
Cons:
– You have to book your rides in advance
– You can choose the type of car you want to ride
– It isn’t as widespread as other rideshare services
Juno:
Founded: February 2016
Founder: Talmon Marco
CEO: Talmon Marco
Headquarters: New York, U.S
Employees: 273
Net worth: $1.5 billion
Availability: 30 cities across the U.S
IOS: 4.7
Android: 3.9
Juno went bankrupt on 20th November 2019 and is no longer in business. When Juno was still running it operated in New York. It was considered cheaper than the leading rideshare services like Lyft and Uber and it also provided its drivers more benefits. Later in 2017, Gett acquired Juno for $200,000,000 which put an end to it.
Conclusion:
In summary, if you want rideshare that is available in a lot of countries then you should go with Uber, but if you want a cheaper rideshare service than Uber in Canada or U.S then Lyft is the way to go. Wingz is considered best for the ride to and from the airport while Via is the best carpool ridesharing option.
-Does any of these rideshare companies also deliver food and groceries?
Yes, among the 10 rideshare companies listed, Uber also provides a food delivery service called “Uber Eats” which is a very popular and regularly used food delivery service.
– Is there any popular rideshare company in the Middle East that is cheap?
Yes, Careem is a very popular ridesharing company that is rapidly expanding in the Middle East and South Asian countries with cheap rates than Uber during peak hours.
– Are taxis better than rideshares?
If you are moving through a congested part of the city then yes, taxis are comparatively cheaper, but if you are going for longer trips ridesharing might be lighter in your pocket.