RIDE Driver ET vs EDAS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RIDE Driver ET
This platform connects drivers with passengers for taxi services in Ethiopia. It offers a fast and safe way to book rides, including airport transfers. Drivers can join a large fleet of vehicles available 24/7.
- Taxi hailing and booking
- Airport transfers
- 24/7 service availability
- Large fleet of vehicles
- Safe and fast rides
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RIDE is the #1 taxi hailing and booking platform in Ethiopia. You can call our dispatch center at 8294/taxi, or use RIDE FREE Passenger App to book/hail your next trip on the streets of Addis Ababa. Whether you need a ride to/from the airport, or a quick taxi service to get there on time, RIDE is the fastest and safest option in town. If you are a driver, join a pool of 750+ brand new, green and yellow taxi vehicles are on standby, on every corner, to service your needs, 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week, including Holidays. Want to email us? support@ride.com.et
EDAS
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The Ethiopian Digital Addressing System (EDAS) provides a unique digital address for every building, road, and neighborhood block, along with integrated navigation services. It combines a digital map with physical signposts and house numbers installed on the ground. The system enables users to easily locate and identify places, view directions, and access distance information from any starting point. Through EDAS, users can visualize maps, search for locations, discover nearby services, receive route suggestions, and use navigation tools. Main Features Map visualization Location search (landmarks, house numbers, and streets) Routing and navigation Closest facility and service finder Special routing algorithms for classified users Real-time route correction when administrators close streets or specific areas, automatically rerouting online users Event notifications such as Sunday markets and temporary lockdowns
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: EDAS at none against RIDE Driver ET's shown. EDAS also leads on device support (3 vs 1). RIDE Driver ET's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RIDE Driver ET ships an update every 4 weeks, EDAS every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RIDE Driver ET | EDAS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (956 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 956 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 232 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hybrid Designs plc | Edas |
In-app purchases
RIDE Driver ET
No in-app purchases
EDAS
No in-app purchases
