RIDE: Ethiopia & Djibouti is a taxi booking app that connects passengers with taxis across Addis Ababa and Djibouti, offering on-demand rides, pre-booking and shared trips. The app simplifies city travel with a clear interface and fixed pricing (no surge) and a large fleet of sedans, minivans and minibuses to suit solo riders and groups. Users choose RIDE: Ethiopia & Djibouti for convenience, 24/7 dispatch support via 8294, English-speaking drivers familiar with local routes, and corporate billing options for businesses. If you want a dependable alternative to hotel shuttles and long waits, RIDE: Ethiopia & Djibouti streamlines airport transfers and everyday transport.
Key Features
24/7 dispatch center reachable at 8294 for bookings, assistance and lost-item reports. Consistent fare policy with no surge pricing for typical city trips and airport transfers. A large on-road fleet of 30,000+ vehicles including sedan (4-seater), minivan (7-seater) and minibus (12-seater). Pre-book rides days in advance to secure airport pickups or scheduled journeys. Options for visitors and businesses including budget visitor packages and billable corporate accounts.
Advantages
Predictable fares make it easier to budget travel costs without unexpected price spikes. Broad vehicle choice and availability across Addis Ababa and Djibouti support solo travelers and groups. Round-the-clock support and a dedicated dispatch line provide quick help and lost item recovery. English-speaking drivers familiar with local routes improve navigation and passenger comfort.
Disadvantages
Service coverage is limited to Addis Ababa and Djibouti, so the app is not useful outside these areas. The app is currently not ranked among the top apps in its category. Requires Android 5.0 or higher, so very old devices may not be supported.
Development Team
RIDE: Ethiopia & Djibouti is developed and maintained by Hybrid Designs PLC. The product is trademarked by the company and has been available since May 2017.
Market Performance
The app has reached around 1.5 million installs, collected about 20,000 ratings with an average score of 4.67 out of 5, and recorded roughly 19,000 downloads in the most recent 30-day period while remaining outside the top-ranked listings.
Version Information
The latest available release is version 0.45.01 with an APK size of 15.01 MB, requires Android 5.0 or higher, was last updated on July 12, 2024, and is free to download.
