Top Carpooling and Ridesharing Apps on Android in New Zealand, Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the performance of top carpooling and ridesharing apps in New Zealand on the Android platform showcased various trends, as revealed by data from Sensor Tower.

Uber - Request a ride maintained a consistent download rate, starting at around 3.6K weekly downloads and peaking at approximately 4.3K by the end of September. The app's weekly active users fluctuated, beginning at 109.2K and reaching a high of 125K in early August before settling at 106.6K.

Bolt: Request a Ride experienced variability in its downloads, starting at 3.1K and ending the quarter at 2.5K. Active user numbers showed a steady increase from 7.2K to 10.4K, peaking at 10.8K in late September.

DiDi Rider: Affordable rides saw a substantial rise in weekly downloads from 557 to 2.7K. Active users also grew significantly, beginning at 5K and culminating at 9.8K by the quarter's end.

Uber - Driver: Drive & Deliver remained stable in its download numbers, averaging around 900 downloads weekly. Active users hovered around 10.4K, with minor fluctuations throughout the quarter.

Lastly, Grab - Taxi & Food Delivery held a steady download rate, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter, reaching 870 downloads. Active users climbed from 18.6K to over 20K in mid-September.

These insights provide a snapshot of the dynamic landscape of carpooling and ridesharing apps in New Zealand. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's website.