DriveNY vs Rivo Transportation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DriveNY
This app connects drivers in the Capital Region with ride opportunities from a local company. It offers low commission rates, flexible scheduling, and the option for cash payments. Track earnings and manage your rides efficiently.
- Earn more money with low deductions
- Option for cash payments
- Flexible work schedule
- Track daily, weekly, and monthly earnings
- View pickup locations with GPS
- Call passengers directly
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DriveNY is for drivers in the Capital Region who want to make more money with a locally based and owned company in the upstate Capital Region. No high percentage deductions on rides. We also give our drivers the option to get paid in cash. Our driver app eases you into your first ride and is designed to meet your needs on every moment of your trip. You can work according to your schedule, simply turn the app on when ready, or off when taking a break. Keep track of your daily, weekly and monthly earnings all in one spot. Download DriveNY, and plan your time more efficiently, save fuel and start earning extra money now. Drive with us and double your revenue. Know exactly where your next pickup is located using GPS or simply give your pickup a call to come outside all in one easy app.
Rivo Transportation
Book a taxi quickly and reliably in Albany, NY. Track your ride in real-time and enjoy transparent, affordable rates. Available 24/7 with multiple payment options for a safe and convenient travel experience.
- Quick taxi booking
- Live ride tracking
- Affordable and transparent rates
- 24/7 availability
- Multiple payment options
- Safe and secure rides
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Rivo Transportation is the official booking app and reservation system used by Albany NY Taxi Service. This update introduces improved app visuals, booking tools, and reservation management features for customers booking with Albany NY Taxi Service. Albany NY Taxi Service remains the customer-facing transportation provider for scheduled rides, airport transfers, train station pickups, corporate transportation, and long-distance trips in the Capital Region. Rivo Transportation supports the technology, app experience, and reservation system behind the service. For questions, contact support@albanynytaxiservice.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DriveNY at 4.6 against Rivo Transportation's 4.0. DriveNY also leads on ratings volume (32 vs 4). Rivo Transportation's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support 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.
DriveNY holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DriveNY has 32 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.
DriveNY ships an update monthly, Rivo Transportation weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DriveNY | Rivo Transportation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (32 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 226 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sendegp LLC | Albany NY Taxi |
Customer experience
DriveNY
Rivo Transportation
In-app purchases
DriveNY
No in-app purchases
Rivo Transportation
No in-app purchases
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