For new startups
Launch a ride-hailing startup without building the tech.
HOPIN gives new ride-hailing brands a ready platform: branded passenger and driver apps, dispatch, payments and a growth system, live in 4-8 weeks. You focus on your city, your drivers and your riders.
01 · Build or launch
Spend your money on riders, not on code.
| Build your own | Launch on HOPIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Time to launch | 12-18 months | 4-8 weeks |
| Upfront cost | €150,000 to €350,000 (estimate) | One-time setup fee |
| Tested in live traffic | After launch | Every day since 2017 |
| Growth tools | Built later, if at all | Included from day one |
| Updates and support | Your own team | Included |
Build estimates from HOPIN. Read: Build vs buy, should you build your own taxi app?
02 · What you get
Everything to go live.
The full platform under your brand, plus a launch system built from HOPIN's own launches.
- Passenger app for iOS and Android, under your name
- Driver app with jobs, navigation and earnings
- Dispatch and admin for tariffs, zones and drivers
- Payments: card, cash, e-wallet and vouchers
- Launch system: app store kit, brand templates, day-one checklist
- Growth System to turn first rides into regular riders
03 · What you bring
What's still on you.
We run the technology. A ride-hailing business still needs a few things only you can bring.
A company and licenses
A registered company and the transport licenses your city or country requires.
Drivers and cars
A first group of drivers. The driver app and our onboarding materials help you recruit and train them.
A launch budget
Money for your launch offer and first campaigns. The launch system shows you where to spend it.
Local knowledge
You know your city: where people ride, when, and what they pay today.
04 · Your first 90 days
From idea to regular riders.
Weeks 1-8
Set up, brand and publish your apps. Recruit and onboard your first drivers.
Launch month
Launch offer, local campaign and welcome flows that turn downloads into first rides.
Months 2-3
Reminders, referrals and win-back offers turn first rides into regular riders.
Questions
From founders.
Do I need to be a taxi company already?
No. Many ride-hailing brands start from zero. You do need a company, the local licenses your city requires, and drivers. We help you plan the rest.
How much money do I need to start?
With HOPIN you pay €390 or €590 a month and 2% of the fare per ride, plus your own costs for drivers, licenses and marketing. Building the technology yourself usually costs €150,000 to €350,000 before launch. See pricing.
Can I launch in more than one city?
Yes. You can start in one city and add more later, each with its own tariffs and zones, in the same apps.
What if I don't have a marketing team?
The Growth System gives you ready-made launch and retention flows. If you want people to run campaigns for you, add our marketing services.
Launch your brand. We'll help you grow it.
Book a 30-minute demo and see the live HOPIN app running on the same platform.