# Waave - Fixed Fares for Taxis — Safe, Easy & Affordable Rides

> Taxi ride booking app with fixed, surge-free fares and multiple vehicle options. (iPhone/iPad app by waave inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waave-fixed-fares-for-taxis/id1307727969 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [waave inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307727968)
- Category: Travel, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.71/5 from 49 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.3 · 120 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-08-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-28
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waave-fixed-fares-for-taxis/id1307727969/reviews.md

## What is Waave?

Request a ride with a tap of a button and get picked up by a nearby professional taxi driver within minutes - affordable rides, always surge-price free.

THE SAFEST WAY TO RIDE – SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY:
• Vehicles have a safety partition installed to protect passengers and drivers.
• Drivers follow a cleaning procedure with guidance from the Public Health Commission.
• Waave drivers have a professional taxi driver's license and pass comprehensive fingerprint-based background checks. 
• All vehicles carry commercial auto liability insurance, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

NO SURGE – NO SURPRISES! 
Waave guarantees you surge-price free and fixed fares for your ride all day long. And the price you see upfront is the price you pay, no matter what! 

GOING TO THE AIRPORT?
Our professional drivers always drop you in front of the Terminal - no walk from a central drop-off area necessary. 

ORDER THE RIDE YOU WANT:
• Waave Max for more space to share
• Waave Eco for an environmentally-friendly eco ride in a Hybrid or Electric vehicle - Reduce your carbon footprint.  
• Waave Accessible (Wheelchair Accessible)
• Sedan (Easy entry)
• Shared 

RIDE-OPTIONS: 
• Ride Now: Request a ride on-demand.
• Ride Later: Schedule a ride ahead of time.

Requesting your Waave is easy - here's how it works:
• Open the Waave taxi app and type in your destination.
• The app uses your location so your driver can find you easily.
• Watch on the map in your Waave app as your driver arrives to pick you up at the curb.
• You'll see the Taxi number, model, and your taxi driver's picture.
• Pay for your ride directly within the app by credit card. You can add several cards for private or business expenses.
• Receive your receipt by email.

TIP AND RATE YOUR DRIVER:
Add a tip while you are on your ride and rate your driver/vehicle after the ride.

Have a question? Tap Help in the Waave app or send an email to help@waave.co
If you want to know more about Waave, check out www.waave.co 

Follow us on Instagram at 
https://www.instagram.com/waaveus
Like us on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/waavenyc

Enjoy the ride. 

Yours,
Waave - Fixed Fares for Taxis

Available for cabs in New York City (NYC), Boston, and Cambridge. More cities are coming soon.

## Key features

- Fixed, surge-price-free fares
- Upfront pricing
- Multiple ride options (Eco, Accessible, Shared)
- Schedule rides in advance
- Professional, background-checked drivers
- In-app credit card payment
- Driver tipping and rating

## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waave-fixed-fares-for-taxis/id1307727969/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Trash

*2024-06-30*

Can’t even delete the profile. Five days since I asked them to delete it.

### 1/5 — So expensive

*2022-11-19, version 3.12*

This app makes Uber and Lyft seem cheap, and that's saying something. I'm all for paying drivers fair wages, but if you really want to help traditional taxis then start with advocating against taxi medallion fees. They're so ridiculous and predatory to the drivers.

### 1/5 — I got scammed

*2022-05-20, version 3.12*

A taxi driver came to pick me up without knowing the app saying he is a friend of the other one who couldn’t come in time. Asked for cash and Istill got debited by the application.
When I sent them a message they didn’t answer me and just deleted my account.
I got a fraud report alert by the bank about this transaction after this

### 1/5 — Don’t bother without US number

*2022-05-03*

Impossible to sign up with a non US phone number.

### 5/5 — Taxicabs in Boston

*2021-07-29, version 3.9*

Was in Boston in beginning of July, used WAAVE for first time , recommended by a friend. WAAVE uses licensed cabdrivers, felt very official and safe. Driver was very knowledgeable and friendly, I’ll always use WAAVE when I’m Boston

### 5/5 — A better way to hail and support our iconic yellow taxi

*2020-01-21, version 3.1*

I'm often checking the prices of both Waave and Uber/Lyft in NYC. And I can see that most of the time Waave is cheaper! Fantastic! I've been a advocate for Yellow taxis. They pay their fair share to be on the road and yet they're charged for the congestion surcharge! That's ridiculous. Yellow taxis are an important part of NYC and don't let these big corporations like Uber/Lyft take them away in the city. Yellow Taxi have been moving the city for so long and now we have a chance to pay them back. I'm an advocate for the them because a lot of them are hard working people who wants to provide for their family. I see these guys as part of the MTA, honestly. There's no surge pricing like from uber/lyft. That means you won't be paying those inflated prices to go to the airports or go home from an event.
I really like the eco feature that Waave let's me select. Although I know most are already hybrids, it's nice to have an option. Whether you guys love Uber or not, they are not a good company and their drivers are constantly being hurt. I heard from a taxi driver that they only take 30 cents from each trip. Incredible that Waave does this for their driving force. No pun intended. We are paying for the service. If you're paying pennies than the drivers are getting pennies. Let's give these good companies a shot instead of feeding those companies that hurt their drivers more. Props to Waave for making a great opportunity for drivers to earn a decent living. GOOD LUCK TO WAAVE!!

### 5/5 — Best app for taxi hailing

*2019-12-07, version 3.0*

Must have app for hailing a cab in nyc! Forget about waving your hands or lookinh for a can and trying to decipher which ones are empty... this app is like the under of taxis!!

### 1/5 — Disappointing

*2019-11-16, version 3.0*

I wanted this to work. I’ve been trying to get away from Uber. 

Instead this app reminded me of what I LIKE about Uber. I had almost forgotten that it is new and special to be able to push a button and have a car come. 

I had also almost forgotten how hard it is to get a cab even in dense parts of Brooklyn or Manhattan. I try to hail a cab with this thing and none of their lazy bones wants to take the ride. You stare at your phone for like 2 solid minutes then told, no luck. This gets old fast. 

On those same rides I got an Uber driver assigned within less than 15 seconds. 

So one star for making me feel good about using Uber.

### 1/5 — Technology is there but Cabs don’t utilize it.

*2019-08-27, version 3.0*

I was in NY in May 2019, and I tried to use this app at least a dozen times during my five day visit. At all times, it told me that there were no drivers available.  However, open, passenger free, yellow cabs with there lights on kept driving by all the time.  I gave up on this app and flagged the cabs down myself. I think that in the future once the yellow cab companies and drivers know how to use the app technology that it will be a hit. Right now,  I don’t think the NY yellow cab companies know how to use it. Perhaps, Waave needs to send someone over to train them.

### 1/5 — Waave app is garbage!

*2019-04-12, version 2.26*

Used it and it tried searching for awhile then said no drivers are available. The popular ride share apps or just hailing a cab is faster.

## Frequently asked questions about Waave

### Does Waave have ads?

Yes, Waave contains advertisements within the app. This is common for free transportation apps that offer their services without upfront charges to the user.

### What cities is Waave available in?

Waave is currently available for taxi services in New York City (NYC), Boston, and Cambridge. The company plans to expand to more cities in the future.

### How does Waave ensure passenger safety?

Waave prioritizes safety with features like safety partitions in vehicles, drivers following cleaning procedures, professional licensing, background checks, and commercial auto liability insurance for all vehicles.

### Can I schedule a ride for later with Waave?

Yes, Waave offers a 'Ride Later' option, allowing you to schedule your taxi ride in advance for a specific time.

### What are the different ride options offered by Waave?

Waave offers various ride options including Waave Max for more space, Waave Eco for hybrid/electric vehicles, Waave Accessible for wheelchair users, Sedan for easy entry, and Shared rides.

### How do I pay for my ride with Waave?

You can pay for your ride directly within the Waave app using a credit card. You have the option to add multiple cards for different expenses, such as personal or business.

### What is the rating of Waave?

Waave has a rating of 3.7 stars based on 49 ratings. This indicates a generally positive user experience, though there is room for improvement.

### How often is Waave updated?

The latest version of Waave, 3.13, was released on September 19, 2023. This suggests regular updates to improve functionality and address any issues.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.13 — 2023-09-19

Thanks for using Waave Ride! To make your driving experience better, we bring updates to the App Store regularly.
Every update includes improvements in speed and reliability:
Changes in this version:
• Adjustments to the UI
• Various bug fixes and improvements
• Stripe payments support

Have a question? Tap Help in the Waave app or send an email to help@waave.co

### 3.12 — 2022-03-15

Thanks for using Waave Ride! To make your driving experience better, we bring updates to the App Store regularly.
Every update includes improvements in speed and reliability:
Changes in this version:
• Adjustments to the UI
• Various bug fixes and improvements
• Stripe payments support

Have a question? Tap Help in the Waave app or send an email to help@waave.co

### 3.11 — 2021-10-12

Thanks for using Waave Ride! To make your driving experience better, we bring updates to the App Store regularly.
Every update includes improvements in speed and reliability:
Changes in this version:
• Adjustments to the UI
• Various bug fixes and improvements
• Pre-scheduled rides

Have a question? Tap Help in the Waave app or send an email to help@waave.co

### 3.10 — 2021-10-10

Thanks for using Waave Ride! To make your driving experience better, we bring updates to the App Store regularly.
Every update includes improvements in speed and reliability:
Changes in this version:
• Adjustments to the UI
• Various bug fixes and improvements
• Pre-scheduled rides

Have a question? Tap Help in the Waave app or send an email to help@waave.co

### 3.9 — 2021-07-12

Thanks for using Waave Ride! To make your driving experience better, we bring updates to the App Store regularly.
Every update includes improvements in speed and reliability:
Changes in this version:
• Adjustments to the UI
• Various bug fixes and improvements
• Pre-scheduled rides

Have a question? Tap Help in the Waave app or send an email to help@waave.co

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