# Velo Rider

> Skip the taxi line, ride Velo.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1417334182](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1417334182)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1417334182`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ride Velo Inc
- **Category:** Travel
- **Rating:** 2.90 / 5 (19 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-11
- **First published:** 2018-08-13
- **Size:** 53 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/velo-rider/id1417334182)
- **Website:** [http://ridevelonow.com/](http://ridevelonow.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://velohealth.co:444/StaticFiles/Images/privacy\_policy.html](https://velohealth.co:444/StaticFiles/Images/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

Velo is a socially conscious ride-hailing platform built to put passengers in control of their rides.

## Rankings

- #306,061 — Overall

## Review summary

A mix of optimism and significant reliability issues. Several reviewers praise potential and occasional good value, but recurring problems hinder adoption: frequent app crashes, long wait times and driver shortages in NYC, login/access problems, inconsistent customer support, and promo/pricing glitches. These issues, along with limited driver availability, help explain why some users view velo as a beta product with upside but unreliable execution. The app's future may depend on stabilizing the platform, expanding driver coverage, and improving promos and customer service.

### Pros

- Has potential to become a strong ride-share app.
- Occasionally good experience and lower prices when drivers are available.
- Promotions and discounts are mentioned by some users.

### Cons

- Frequent app crashes and instability.
- Insufficient driver supply leading to long wait times.
- Logging in and account access problems.
- Difficult customer support and unresponsive service.
- Promo code issues and pricing inconsistencies (overcharges or promo not applied).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1417334182)