Asia-Pacific Leads Global Ride-Hailing Trips in 2025

Region accounts for over half of worldwide ride-hailing journeys.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 12:25pm

A photorealistic studio still-life image of a modern smartphone with a ride-hailing app open, resting on a clean, monochromatic background, conveying the abstract concept of global mobility trends and market share.The Asia-Pacific region's dominance in the global ride-hailing market reflects the rapid growth and adoption of these services across major cities in the region.NYC Today

A new report shows that the Asia-Pacific region accounted for more than 13 billion ride-hailing trips in 2025, making up over half of all global ride-hailing activity that year.

Why it matters

The dominance of Asia-Pacific in the ride-hailing market reflects the rapid growth and adoption of these services across major cities in the region, driven by factors like urbanization, rising middle class, and smartphone penetration.

The details

The report from a leading global research firm found that the Asia-Pacific region saw a surge in ride-hailing trips, making up over 50% of the worldwide total in 2025. This growth was fueled by the expansion of major ride-hailing platforms like Grab, Gojek, and DiDi across major cities in countries like China, India, Indonesia, and others.

  • The report was published on March 31, 2026.

The players

Grab

A leading ride-hailing and delivery platform operating across Southeast Asia.

Gojek

An Indonesian ride-hailing, delivery, and payments company.

DiDi

China's largest ride-hailing platform, operating in over 400 cities globally.

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The takeaway

The rapid growth of ride-hailing in the Asia-Pacific region underscores the region's importance in the global mobility landscape, driven by factors like urbanization, rising incomes, and the widespread adoption of smartphone technology.