# Ryde - Always nearby

> Electric scooter sharing

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ryde\_android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ryde_android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ryde_android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ryde-Technology
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 1,455,320
- **Rating:** 3.63 / 5 (9,328 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.18.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-13
- **First published:** 2020-01-24
- **Publisher country:** NO
- **Size:** 59 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ryde_android)
- **Website:** [https://www.ryde-technology.com/](https://www.ryde-technology.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.ryde-technology.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.ryde-technology.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Ryde - Always Nearby makes it easy to get around with electric scooters. Find a nearby Ryde, unlock using a QR code, and ride to your destination with a practical, fun, and environmentally friendly solution.

How it works: Download the app, create an account, locate a Ryde nearby, scan the QR code to unlock, ride, and park responsibly after you arrive. For support, visit www.ryde-technology.com or email support@ryde-technology.com.

## Rankings

- #54,890 — Overall
- #23 — scooter

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.HIDE_OVERLAY_WINDOWS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.ryde_android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise Ryde for speed and affordability, plus generally reliable performance and good scooter quality. However, recurring issues include login/verification friction, billing charges and payment limitations, and battery performance problems in challenging conditions. These prevalent pain points affect onboarding, affordability claims, and ride reliability across some cities.

### Pros

- Fast and smooth performance
- Affordable pricing with a cheap, intuitive user interface
- Generally reliable with positive notes on service quality and issue resolution
- High quality scooters and strong performance compared with alternatives

### Cons

- Login and verification issues (difficulty logging in, signup hurdles, verification code problems)
- Billing and charges problems (limited payment options and reports of unauthorized or deducted charges)
- Battery life problems (drains quickly in cold weather or stops mid-ride)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ryde_android)