Riyadh has a new way of getting around — inDrive, the world’s second most downloaded ride-hailing app, has officially launched in the Saudi capital. The rollout follows its successful Jeddah debut earlier this year, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion across the Kingdom.
What sets inDrive apart from other ride-hail apps is that it puts passengers and drivers in control, allowing them to agree on a fair price before every trip. No hidden fees, no fixed rates, just a transparent exchange that gives both sides the power to decide.
This peer-to-peer model is where inDrive breaks the mold. Riders propose their price, and drivers can accept, decline, or suggest a different fare. The result is ride pricing shaped by real people who understand the route, not an algorithm that surges pricing.
For drivers, the benefits go further. inDrive’s commission fee is two to three times lower than the industry average, and during the launch phase in the Kingdom, inDrive is waiving commission fees entirely. Drivers get to take home more of what they make from the very start.
Fairness with inDrive goes beyond pricing. Safety remains at the core of its service, with driver verification, live ride tracking, and a 24/7 support system for every journey. Riders and drivers both benefit from these features, securing each trip from A to B.
The Riyadh launch is one of inDrive’s defining milestones for 2025. People in Jeddah are already regularly using the app to get around, driving platform growth by 250 percent month-over-month in Q3 of 2025.
Globally, inDrive has been downloaded more than 360 million times and now operates in 982 cities across 48 countries. This expanding presence perfectly positions the company to play an active role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals for mobility and innovation.
inDrive is shaking up ride-hailing in Saudi Arabia, and that’s just the start. By rethinking how drivers and riders set fares, the company is introducing fairness and transparency into a market that has long operated the same way around the world.
Mobility is just the first step. At Riyadh’s Money 20/20, inDrive’s leadership shared how its vision for digital ecosystems is expanding into fintech, delivery, advertising, and more, while also advancing initiatives in education, sustainability, culture, and gender equality. The ambition is bold: to positively impact the lives of 1 billion people by 2030, starting with every ride on the streets of Riyadh.
What’s rolling out on the streets of Riyadh is a signal that inDrive is ready to bring more clarity, choice, and control to every service it can provide.
