Making Transport Better for the Next Generation
Today, we're incredibly excited to officially launch Ryde Student.
At Ryde, we believe getting around Jersey should be easy, reliable and accessible for everyone - and that includes the island's younger generation.
That's why we've created Ryde Student: a new membership designed specifically to make taxi travel more affordable for students under the age of 21, while giving them and their parents the reassurance that comes with travelling with a professional, recognised taxi service.
For just £9.99 a month, Ryde Student members receive 30% off every eligible Ryde journey.
And the savings can add up quickly.
Take a £20 taxi journey. With Ryde Student, that journey would cost just £14 — a saving of £6.
Travelling with friends? Four people sharing that same £14 journey would pay just £3.50 each.
Whether you're heading to college, going to work, meeting friends, going out for dinner with family, heading into town or simply trying to get home after a night out, we're making it much easier to choose Ryde without worrying about the cost.
More affordable travel. More freedom. More peace of mind.
For us, Ryde Student is about much more than a discount.
We want to help young people across Jersey become more independent and have a reliable way of getting around the island when they need it.
For many parents, one of the biggest concerns when their children start going out independently is simply:
"How are they going to get home?"
We want Ryde to be an answer to that question.
Instead of relying on a last-minute lift from a friend, waiting for someone to come and collect them or using informal travel arrangements, young people have another option - one that they can book themselves, track and pay for directly through the Ryde app.
It's about giving young people more freedom, while giving parents greater peace of mind.
A taxi service built around safety
We know that when it comes to young people travelling independently, affordability is only part of the conversation.
Safety matters.
That's why we've worked hard to make the Ryde experience as transparent and reassuring as possible.
When you book through the Ryde app, you can:
- See your driver's details before getting into the vehicle
- See the vehicle you're expecting (make and J reg)
- Track your journey through the app
- Pay securely through the app
All Ryde drivers are DBS checked and receive ongoing customer service and safety training.
Our vehicles are also recognisable, helping passengers know exactly which vehicle and driver they are expecting when their Ryde arrives.
For us, these aren't just features of an app. They're part of creating a taxi service that young people and their families can feel confident using.
Helping the next generation see taxis differently
Taxis have traditionally been something people use when they have no other option - perhaps when it's raining, they're running late, they've had a night out or there's simply no public transport available.
We want to change that.
Young people today are used to doing almost everything from their phones. They order food, book holidays, manage their finances and arrange their social lives through apps.
We believe getting a taxi should be just as simple.
With Ryde, a journey can be booked in seconds, the driver and vehicle are visible before you get in, the journey can be tracked and payment can be made through the app.
And with Ryde Student, we've taken another important step by making that experience more affordable.
The numbers behind Ryde
Ryde is already a major part of Jersey's transport network, carrying more than 120,000 passengers every year.
Our customers have also given us an average rating of 4.9 across review platforms, something we're incredibly proud of.
But we're not standing still.
We're continuously working with people and organisations across Jersey to understand what the island needs from its transport network and how we can improve the service we provide.
Ryde Student is the result of that continued work.
It's about listening to the next generation, understanding the challenges they face and finding ways to make getting around Jersey easier.
Charlie Petulla, Director & Founder of Ryde
"We're incredibly proud to officially launch Ryde Student.
"We've been working hard to create something that we believe can genuinely make a difference to young people and families across Jersey. This is about making safe, reliable transport more accessible to the next generation.
"We know that cost is a big consideration for everyone including students, which is why we're really excited about the value this membership offers. At £9.99 a month, students can make that cost back within just one or two journeys.
"We're also very proud of the work our drivers and our wider team put into delivering a safe and professional service every day. We've invested heavily in the technology behind Ryde to make travelling with us as straightforward and transparent as possible.
"Ryde Student is an exciting next step for us, and we're really looking forward to seeing young people across the island make the most of it."
Ryde Student is live now
Ryde Student is officially available from today, Friday 4 September 2026.
If you're a student in Jersey, you can sign up and start saving on your eligible Ryde journeys.
And if you're a parent, we encourage you to share Ryde Student with your children and help them discover a new way to get around Jersey.
Download the Ryde app, register for Ryde Student and start saving.
More freedom for students. More peace of mind for parents. More ways to get around Jersey with Ryde.
