Thanks to this convenience, ride sharing apps are an increasingly popular way for Americans to get from point A to point B. Thirty-six percent of U.S. adults have used a ride-hailing service, according to a Pew Research Center survey.

As of 2026, ridesharing has become a primary mode of transport for a significant portion of the global population, with approximately 38% to 42% of urban residents in developed countries using services like Uber or Lyft at least once a month. In the United States specifically, the adoption rate is even higher, with nearly 50% of adults having used a rideshare service. This industry has seen a massive surge in the "corporate" and "senior" segments in 2026, as more businesses replace traditional company cars with rideshare stipends and older adults use the apps for medical appointments and grocery trips. Globally, the market is projected to reach over $177 billion this year, driven largely by rapid expansion in the Asia-Pacific region, where local giants like Grab and Didi dominate. Despite the high usage rates, car ownership remains the dominant choice in rural areas, where rideshare availability is low. However, in major metropolitan hubs, the percentage of "car-free" households using rideshare as their main transit supplement has hit an all-time high of 15%.