SoCal511 vs Prime Time Rideshare
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SoCal511
Access real-time transit and traffic information for Southern California. Get arrival times, traffic alerts, and plan multi-modal trips with turn-by-turn navigation.
- Real-time bus and train arrival times
- Traffic alerts and congestion updates
- Emergency and event notifications
- Park and Ride location information
- Multi-modal trip planner
- Turn-by-turn navigation
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Southern California 511 (SoCal 511) is the source for traveler information providing transit and traffic information. The SoCal 511 region consists of five counties: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura. Location Based Information at a Glance: • Check when a bus or train will arrive or is scheduled to arrive at a stop near your current location • Check for traffic alerts (Sig Alerts, incidents, closures, etc.) and traffic congestion around your current location • Get alerts on emergencies and major events that may affect travel in the SoCal 511 region • Quick view estimated travel times for your favorite destinations and trips Transit: • Check when a bus or train will arrive or is scheduled to arrive at a stop near your current location or anywhere in the SoCal511 region using an interactive map • View Park and Ride locations and check the number of spaces and cost at each location on the interactive map • View TAP Kiosks and additional information on the interactive map Traffic: • Check for traffic alerts (Sig Alerts, incidents, closures, etc.) and traffic congestion anywhere in the SoCal 511 region using an interactive map • View the dynamic Message Signs for current traffic conditions or special events on the interactive map • Check for traffic alerts around your current location as you drive and have them announced to you Favorites: • Set up and save favorite trips, destinations, and transit stops to get information on them with one touch from the home screen Trip Planner: • Plan a driving, transit, bicycle, or walking trip from any origin to any destination in the SoCal 511 region and get directions for the trip • Get turn by turn navigation directions from your current location to any destination in SoCal while driving, biking, or walking • Transit mode utilizes local transit user knowledge not available in other commercial trip planners • View traffic impacts along your route and announced to you as you drive using turn by turn navigation
Prime Time Rideshare
This service offers reliable transportation for various needs, including airport transfers, business trips, and daily commutes. Book rides in advance or on-demand with upfront pricing and real-time tracking for a convenient travel experience.
- No surge pricing on scheduled rides
- Airport transportation
- On-demand and scheduled bookings
- Upfront and predictable pricing
- Professional drivers
- Real-time ride tracking
- Luggage assistance
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PRIME TIME RIDESHARE — YOUR RIDE, YOUR TIME, YOUR WAY. Travel with confidence with Prime Time Rideshare, a professional transportation and rideshare service designed for airport transfers, scheduled transportation, business travel, daily commuting, and on-demand rides. Whether you are heading to the airport, coming home after a long trip, commuting to work, attending an event, or simply need a ride right now, Prime Time Rideshare makes booking simple, reliable, and convenient. WHY CHOOSE PRIME TIME RIDESHARE? NO SURGE PRICING ON SCHEDULED RIDES Plan ahead and lock in your fare before your trip. Scheduled rides provide predictable pricing without unexpected surge pricing. AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION MADE EASY Book reliable airport pickups and drop-offs, including transportation to and from LAX and other supported airports. BOOK NOW OR SCHEDULE AHEAD Need a ride immediately? Book an ASAP ride. Planning ahead? Schedule your trip for the date and time you need. UPFRONT & PREDICTABLE PRICING Know your fare before confirming your ride, so there are no surprises at the end of your trip. PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS Ride with professional, screened drivers focused on providing a safe, courteous, and dependable transportation experience. REAL-TIME RIDE TRACKING Track your driver's location and follow your trip from pickup to drop-off. LUGGAGE ASSISTANCE Travel hands-free with driver assistance for loading and unloading your luggage during eligible airport trips. MULTIPLE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS Choose from available vehicle options to meet your individual, business, family, or group transportation needs. PERFECT FOR • Airport transfers • Business travel • Daily commuting • Scheduled transportation • On-demand rides • Events and special occasions • City-to-city transportation • Early-morning and late-night travel SIMPLE BOOKING 1. Enter your pickup location and destination. 2. Choose an ASAP or scheduled ride. 3. Review your upfront fare. 4. Confirm your booking. 5. Track your driver in real time. 6. Enjoy a comfortable ride to your destination. TRAVEL WITH CONFIDENCE Prime Time Rideshare combines technology, professional transportation services, and decades of industry experience to make every journey easier. Plan your ride. Know your price. Track your driver. Arrive on time. Download Prime Time Rideshare and make your next trip a Prime Time experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Prime Time Rideshare at 75% against SoCal511's 0%. Prime Time Rideshare also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Prime Time Rideshare holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SoCal511's written reviews are positive against 75% of Prime Time Rideshare's.
SoCal511 ships an update every 5 weeks, Prime Time Rideshare every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SoCal511 | Prime Time Rideshare |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (13 ratings) | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 261 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Los Angeles County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies | Ride Share Pro, Inc |
Customer experience
SoCal511
Prime Time Rideshare
In-app purchases
SoCal511
No in-app purchases
Prime Time Rideshare
No in-app purchases








