10 Months of Ryde: Transforming How Jersey Moves

A Vision Beyond Taxis - A Smarter Way to Travel

Jersey’s transport mindset has long been built around car ownership - but what if that changed?

What if islanders and businesses had access to a seamless, on-demand alternative that made them rethink whether they even needed a second (or even first) car?

At Ryde, we don’t see ourselves as just another taxi company - we see ourselves as Jersey’s answer to Uber, a tech-driven, eco-friendly, and customer-first transport solution that aligns with the island’s long-term goals for sustainability, connectivity, and economic growth.

🚀 In just 10 months, over 20,000 Ryde journeys have helped businesses, clients, residents, and visitors move more easily across Jersey.

What’s more, we’re already seeing interest from forward-thinking businesses looking for sustainable solutions for their employees’ daily commutes - including workforces of 80+ employees. The demand is clear, and we’re ready to deliver, but we need the right support to make it happen.

What We’ve Achieved in Our First 10 Months

Future-Proofing Jersey’s Transport Industry

✔️ 50+ new drivers supported into the industry - including female drivers & under-35s, diversifying and future-proofing a sector where two-thirds of drivers are over 50.

✔️ 20,000+ trips completed - connecting people, businesses, and communities.

✔️ 23 employees on payroll - making Ryde Jersey’s only taxi company to directly employ drivers, contributing to tax and social security.

Setting a New Standard in Customer Experience

⭐ 4.9/5 in-app rating - reflecting our commitment to exceptional service.

⭐ 83% of pre-booked journeys and 76% of ASAP trips arrive within 10 minutes - making transport more reliable and seamless.

⭐ 45 corporates signed up to our Corporate Accounts Portal.

Driving Digitisation in Jersey’s Transport Sector

📲 65% of all bookings automated through our app or corporate portal.

📲 10,000+ app downloads (4.9-star rating in App Store) - proving demand for a digital-first booking experience.

Leading the Way in Sustainable Travel

🌱 78,000+ miles driven in EVs – equivalent to planting 633 trees.

🌱 ESG strategy & double materiality assessment developed with True Limited.

🌱 Carbon impact reporting for corporate clients – helping businesses measure their transport emissions (supported by Acacia Limited).

The Bigger Picture - Why Ryde Matters

Jersey has a unique opportunity to embrace smart, sustainable, and on-demand transport - and lead the way as an island tailor-made for innovative mobility solutions.

✔️ Supporting the hospitality sector - making travel easier for staff and customers, helping businesses thrive.

✔️ Providing corporate mobility solutions - offering sustainable transport options for businesses, employees, and clients, helping reduce Scope 3 emissions.

✔️ Driving Jersey’s sustainability agenda forward - reducing the island’s reliance on petrol & diesel vehicles in line with the Carbon Neutral Roadmap.

✔️ Future-proofing connectivity for islanders - creating a viable alternative to car ownership, aligning with policy objectives on the island.

The Challenges of Scaling in Jersey

Despite our early success, scaling Ryde has not been easy - and without the right backing, Jersey could miss a huge opportunity to transform its transport landscape.

⚠️ Limited access to finance - Like most startups, our first year has been financially challenging. However, local lenders won’t fully support us due to standard credit risk appetites - despite clear long-term potential.

⚠️ Infrastructure is holding us back - Public charging was a great start, but as we grow, it is increasingly unsuitable for our business. We need a dedicated depot with overnight EV charging to operate efficiently - charging throughout shifts is unsustainable. Finding a suitable space remains a major challenge.

How YOU Can Help US

🚀 We can’t scale Ryde alone - we need your support.

💼 Businesses & Corporates

✔ Use Ryde for business (and employee) travel - Every active corporate account helps us scale. While we’re already seeing strong uptake for client and business travel, we’ve started receiving requests to support sustainable commuting solutions for employees. We’d love to explore how Ryde can support your organisation’s mobility strategy.

✔ Help us secure a charging depot - If you (or someone you know) have suitable land or space and are keen to support Jersey’s transport evolution, we’d love to chat.

✔ Advertising partnerships - Align your brand with sustainability and innovation by partnering with Ryde. If you have opportunities for collaborative advertising to promote sustainable business travel, let’s work together.

✔ Connect us with funding & grant opportunities - If you’re aware of financial support mechanisms in your organisation that could help us build essential infrastructure, we’d love to explore options.

🚶 Islanders & Customers

✔ Choose Ryde when you travel - Every journey with Ryde contributes to a more connected, sustainable, and reliable transport network for Jersey. By choosing us, you’re actively supporting a service that prioritises fair pricing, excellent service, and environmental responsibility.

✔ Spread the word - Let’s shift how Jersey moves. Changing transport culture starts with all of us. Share your experience, recommend Ryde to friends, family, and colleagues, and help drive the shift towards a more efficient, digital-first, and eco-conscious way of getting around.

Jersey Needs Ryde – But We Need Jersey’s Support

We’ve proven the demand for sustainable, digital-first transport. Now, we need the right support to take Ryde to the next level.

💚 If you believe in a connected, innovative, and sustainable Jersey, let’s talk.