MARTA vs HERide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MARTA
Access real-time bus and rail schedules for the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority. Plan your trips with up-to-the-minute arrival and departure information.
- Bus schedules
- Rail schedules
- Real-time information
- Trip planning
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MARTA brings real-time Atlanta transit information, trip planning, service alerts, and safety reporting together in one app. Plan your trip, stay on top of service changes, and get the latest bus and rail information before you ride. When needed, you can also use the app to report safety concerns and get help. Features: Plan your trip on MARTA buses and trains See real-time arrivals and service information View alerts and updates before you travel Report safety issues directly from your phone
HERide
This app connects women with female drivers for safe and reliable transportation. It helps find the quickest routes for various travel needs, from early flights to daily commutes. Available for travel within Atlanta.
- Female driver matching
- Quick route finding
- Reliable transportation
- Early morning rides
- Commute assistance
- Atlanta travel
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Rideshare by women, for women. HERide connects you with women drivers across metro Atlanta, so you can get where you're going feeling safe, respected and unbothered. Whether it's your morning commute, a late night out, or a 6 a.m. flight, there's a woman behind the wheel. WHY WOMEN CHOOSE HERIDE • Women drivers only — every driver is a woman, reviewed by our team before her first ride • Your number stays private — calls between you and your driver go through a masked line • Live trip tracking — watch your ride on the map from pickup to drop-off • Emergency button — reach your emergency contacts in a tap during a trip • Clear pricing — see your fare before you book, no surprises RIDE YOUR WAY • Ride now or schedule ahead — lock in tomorrow's pickup tonight • Airport rides — add your flight number and we time your pickup to your real arrival, even when your flight runs late • Multiple stops — school drop-off, groceries, then home, all in one trip • Favorite drivers — save the drivers you love and request them again BUILT FOR REAL LIFE • Nights out: get home safe with a driver you feel comfortable with • Moms and families: a ride you can trust for the people you love • Students: affordable, safe rides to campus and back • Seniors: friendly, patient drivers for appointments and errands • Business: corporate accounts for teams and employees HOW IT WORKS 1. Enter your pickup and destination 2. Choose your ride and see your fare up front 3. Meet your driver — her name, photo and car are in the app 4. Pay by card, no cash needed DRIVE WITH HERIDE Are you a woman who wants to earn on your own schedule? Download the HERide Driver app to apply. Questions? We're here to help at heride.com. HERide. Ride unbothered.
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Verdict
MARTA and HERide both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 44% of HERide's written reviews are positive against 13% of MARTA's. MARTA's advantage is ratings volume (6.2K vs 388). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for MARTA against 4.0 for HERide. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MARTA has 6.2K ratings behind it against 388, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 13% of MARTA's written reviews are positive against 44% of HERide's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MARTA | HERide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (6.2K ratings) — better | 4.0 (388 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 13.0% of reviews | 44.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6.2K — better | 388 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 190 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MARTA | HERide LLC |
Customer experience
MARTA
HERide
User reviews
MARTA
From 6.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Reliable train arrival times
- 🚀 Helpful real-time bus tracking
- 💡 Useful schedule information
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🕰️ Inaccurate bus schedules
- 🗺️ Unreliable real-time bus location data
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find information
HERide
From 388 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Smooth process
- 🚗 Excellent ride experience
- 🤗 Friendly and helpful drivers
- 💰 Reasonable pricing
- 🔒 Felt safe and secure
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable service - rides cancelled or no drivers available
- ❌ Poor communication and lack of notifications
- 🕰️ Long wait times for rides
- 💳 Charges for cancelled/unassigned rides
- 🔒 Concerns about account security and data privacy
Bugs and requests
MARTA
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when accessing real-time map
- Favorites feature not working as expected
- Inconsistent display of train/bus arrival times
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to plan trips with bus and train routes
- Improve real-time bus tracking accuracy
- Redesign user interface for better usability
- Integrate with mobile payment options
HERide
Reported bugs
4 issues- Verification code issues
- Incorrect ride details and pricing
- Unassigned rides showing in history
- Account deactivation/banning without explanation
Requested features
5 requests- Edit/cancel ride option
- Better communication and notifications
- Expand driver coverage and availability
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Provide customer support contact information
In-app purchases
MARTA
No in-app purchases
HERide
No in-app purchases








