London’s RideHub App Tugs the Self‑Driving Wagon in the Ride‑Hailing Crowd
What’s the buzz about?
RideHub is a fresh face on the London streets, and no, it isn’t just another gadget you unbox in a midnight delivery. Created by software whiz Aaron Kendall and savvy investor Tariq Khan, the app stitches together real‑time quotes from every major ride‑hail and taxi player in the city – Uber, Free Now, Bolt, OLA and Gett, to name a few.
The idea? Skip the endless swipes and manual price check battles that used to suck up your evenings. Point the device, hit “compare,” and the app pulls up a neat table of rates, pick‑up times, vehicle styles and even accessibility options. If you’re chasing the cheapest fare or the slickest sedan, you’ve got the filter wheel to spin in the right direction.
Why the world (and your wallet) loves it
- £10.30 saved per trip on average, a figure that turns a UK price‑war into a humble budget‑buddy.
- Moves you into your destination about two minutes faster – because who has the time for a leisurely commute?
- Longer journeys see the biggest juice; plan a 30‑minute ride and you could be looking at even deeper savings.
- Nationwide ambitions: With 2021 the scope will widen to cover all of the UK and Europe, adding more providers along the way.
Let’s talk taste buds – and sanity
Aaron’s original gripe was about being forced to hop through apps that secretly kept those battlefield‑of-the‑prices surges out of sight. The result? Transparent, instant comparisons that tell you exactly what you’ll pay before the driver even picks up your phone.
Tariq Khan added that the pandemic left the transport scene a bit lurching, with empty seats and cautious clickers. RideHub’s rich data gives taxi crews a smidge of crystal‑ball insight on when and where to deploy their fleet, making those hibernation‑mode vehicles feel alive again.
What you can do with it
Beyond getting a cheaper flight path to your destination, you get:
- Easy deep‑links straight to your chosen provider, no extra taps needed.
- Filtering by vehicle type, driver location, disabled access and arrival speed.
- Real‑time updates that help providers close the gaps in their service and queue up empty cars ready for boarding.
The final pick
RideHub’s launch is less a “tech‑startup” splash and more a practical, punch‑driven solution for people who want a quick, budget‑path to their goal. London’s streets have finally found a trusty map to keep traffic, tariffs and pick‑ups in check, all cut into a single handy tap.
Ready to ride smarter?
Grab the app, drop your fare expectations, and let RideHub do the heavy lifting – saving you cash, time, and a ton of late‑night frustration.
