Best San Francisco Rideshare Apps

4.8😞(81K ratings)

Free

#28in Travel

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This app offers a decentralized rideshare experience, connecting passengers directly with drivers. It aims to provide a more sustainable income for drivers and a more ethical, customizable, and potentially less expensive transportation option for passengers.

What We Love

💰 Cheaper than competitors
👍 Drivers keep 100% of fares
🚀 Convenient ride booking
💕 Ability to select driver gender

Room to Improve

🕰️ Long wait times for drivers
💰 Inconsistent/fluctuating prices
🚗 Unprofessional/unsafe drivers
🔒 Account lockouts/fraud issues
🤖 Buggy app with poor customer support

OMNI Taxi - San Francisco Bay by WEGO TECHNOLOGIES LLC (US)

Rideshare Santa Cruz, Monterey

Strong Contender

5.0(2 ratings)

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This rideshare app offers transparent, fixed fares without surge or dynamic pricing. Book rides on demand or in advance for travel in the San Francisco Bay Area, Santa Cruz, and Monterey. Pay with cash or card and benefit from 24/7 customer support and an SOS button.

Waymo by Waymo LLC

Autonomous ride-hailing

Worth Considering

On-demand rideshare service

5.0😊(253K ratings)

Free

#14in Travel

Request autonomous rides in select territories with a fully electric fleet. Customize your journey with temperature and music controls, and enjoy a safe, reliable, and eco-friendly transportation experience.

What We Love

🚀 Smooth, safe, and efficient rides
👍 Easy to use app
🚗 Comfortable and clean vehicles
💰 Affordable pricing
🎶 Music control in the car
🤖 Impressive self-driving technology

Room to Improve

🚧 Limited service area
🕰️ Longer wait times compared to other ride-sharing
🚶‍♀️ Inconvenient pickup/drop-off locations
🤖 Concerns about self-driving reliability
📞 Poor customer service

More San Francisco Rideshare apps to explore

Silicon Valley Hopper

On-demand rideshare bookingService across Cupertino and Santa ClaraConnections to Caltrain stations

This app offers an affordable, public ridesharing service connecting users within Cupertino and Santa Clara, and to key transit hubs and a hospital. Book convenient, eco-friendly rides directly from your phone and pay easily with a credit or debit card.

Ride with Drivers COOP-CO

Driver-owned cooperative modelRideshare serviceColorado-based operations

Experience a new kind of rideshare service where drivers are owners. This platform is currently operating in Colorado, offering a community-focused approach to transportation.

One app. All the rides.

Multiple transportation optionsUpfront route and cost estimatesPriority Pickup option

Easily get to your destination with various transportation options. Enter your destination, see upfront costs, and choose from multiple ride types like bikes, scooters, or even rentals. Affordable options and public transit routes are also available.

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Uber - Rides, Eats, Hotels

Rideshare, taxi, delivery

Request various ride typesUpfront pricing and ETABook rides in advance

Easily request various types of rides, from affordable options for solo trips to larger vehicles for groups. Get upfront pricing and estimated arrival times for stress-free travel. Book rides in advance and explore eco-friendly options.

(17M)

Lyft Bike - Bay Area

Bay Area’s Bikeshare

Access thousands of bikesUnlock bikes via appPay for rides in-app

Access thousands of electric and classic bikes across the Bay Area for convenient, eco-friendly travel. The app allows you to unlock bikes, pay for rides, and view public transit schedules for seamless journeys.

(1K)

Tesla Robotaxi

Autonomous Ride Service

Driverless ride experienceCustomizable climate and musicReal-time ride monitoring

Experience a driverless ride with this autonomous vehicle service. Book a ride, customize your journey, and enjoy a safe and convenient trip. Service is currently available in limited areas.

(7.5K)

BearPool

by Maaz Dhalech

Share rides to save moneyExclusive to UC Berkeley studentsPost or join ride groups

This rideshare app connects UC Berkeley students to share rides and save money. It allows users to post or join ride groups, coordinate plans via chat, and offers gender preference filtering for added comfort. Designed for students, it simplifies carpooling for campus commutes and travel.

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Mobe: Rideshare for THE PEOPLE

Ridesharing done right

Affordable ridesUtility-focused pricingCurrently serving San Francisco

This ridesharing service focuses on providing affordable transportation by prioritizing utility over profit. Currently available in San Francisco, it aims to offer a fairer pricing model for passengers. Experience a new approach to getting around.

(3)

San Francisco Travel Guide

San Francisco City Guide & Map

Offline mapsAugmented reality explorationPublic transportation guides

Explore San Francisco with this comprehensive travel guide. Discover iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and local tips with offline maps, augmented reality, and public transport information. Plan your itinerary and learn about the city's history and culture.

(424)

Vamp. Rideshare Revamped

Ride the future

All-electric Tesla fleetTransparent upfront pricingReal-time driver tracking

Book premium rides in minutes with an all-electric Tesla fleet. Enjoy transparent upfront pricing, real-time driver tracking, and secure in-app payments for a seamless travel experience. Schedule rides in advance or book on demand.

(143)

by California Institute of Technology

Caltech Rideshare

Accessible rides in SF

Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs)Specially trained driversOn-demand booking

This rideshare app provides accessible transportation in San Francisco for individuals with mobility needs. It offers reliable, safe, and convenient rides booked on demand, with specially trained drivers and wheelchair-accessible vehicles.

Your Fare.Your Ride.You Earn.

by Ride Share Pro, Inc

Find transportation pricesProfessional driversLicensed and insured

Find affordable and reliable transportation with professional, licensed, and insured drivers. Enjoy pre-set pricing and a seamless cashless payment system for your journeys. Get to your destination quickly and safely.

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gobyRIDE-rideshare anywhere!

Ridesharing app

Post trip offers or requestsInstant passenger bookingIn-app payments

Connects drivers with empty seats to passengers heading the same way. Offers a platform for drivers to post trips or passengers to request rides, facilitating shared journeys. Features in-app payments, real-time communication, and live mapping for a secure and rewarding experience.

(3)

Neighborly Rideshare Driver

Neighborly Rideshare

Appointment-based ridesLocalized service areaCommunity-focused

This app connects drivers with riders for appointment-based transportation within specific city limits. It offers a community-focused approach to ridesharing, functioning as a localized Transportation Network Company.

Friendly & Fast Rideshare