Request a ride

In the Google Maps app, you can compare ride services with other ways of getting to your destination, like public transit or walking.

Important: This feature is not available in all regions and languages.

Important: Maps shows information that ride-service providers make available. If you have a question or complaint about one of these providers, contact them directly.

Get a ride

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app . Make sure you're signed in to your Google Account.
2. Search for your destination or tap it on the map.
3. At the bottom left, tap Directions .
4. At the top, tap Rides . A list of services, prices, and times appears. Lime vehicles and docked bikeshares aren't available in all cities.
   • To search for Lime vehicles near you: Tap Transit  or Cycling .
   • To search for docked bikeshares near you: Tap Cycling .
5. Choose the service you want to use.
   • If you have the service’s app on your device, the app will open.
   • If you don’t have the service’s app, the Play Store will open to download it.
6. To finish your ride request, follow the instructions in the provider’s app.

Information about rides

Request a bike or scooter

Request Lime vehicle

If your city supports Lime vehicles, you can request a Lime bike or scooter in the Maps app.

1. Open your Google Maps app .
2. Available Lime bikes and scooters near you appear in your Transit options. Maps shows you:
   • The closest Lime vehicle to you, including the vehicle’s type and pricing.
   • How long it will take to reach both the vehicle and your destination.
3. To select a Lime vehicle, tap the Lime vehicle option from your Transit options to open the Lime app, then follow the instructions.

Use a docked bikeshare

If your city supports docked bikeshares, you can find them in your Google Maps app.

1. Open your Google Maps app .
2. Search for your local bikeshare program's name to see all the docks near you and how full or empty they are. Maps shows you: 
   • The closest bike station to you along your route, including how many bikes or docks are available.
   • Turn-by-turn cycling navigation from dock to dock. 
3. To select a bike, tap the docked bikeshare option from your Cycling options to open the bikeshare program's app, then follow the instructions.

List of ride-service providers

Here’s a list of ride-service providers that you might see, depending on your country or region:

• 99
• Beat (formerly called Taxibeat)
• Bitaksi
• Blablacar
• Blablacar Daily
• Bolt
• Cabify
• Careem
• DiDi
• Freenow
• Gett
• Gojek
• Grab
• HK Taxi
• Lyft
• Meru Cabs
• Ola
• Sixt
• Texi.eu
• Waymo
• Waze Carpool

What information is shared

We don't share any information with ride-service providers until you tap on a result. Here’s what information is shared:

• Maps shares your pickup location and destination. Your current location and the names you made for places, like "Home" and "Work," aren’t shared.
• Ride-service providers share information like estimates for cost and wait times.

Get accurate ride fare estimates

When you look for a ride, Google Maps provides you with an estimated cost. The final price for the ride is determined by the ride-service provider, not Google. For more information, contact the ride-service provider.

To find a more accurate fare estimate:

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app .
2. Tap your profile picture or initial  Settings .
3. Tap Ride services.
4. For each ride-service provider, turn accurate trip pricing on or off.