# Flexible Rideshare Services The HolyCab Startup Helps Nigerians Earn Money For Offering Rides By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-10-01 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rideshare-services References: [techcabal](http://techcabal.com/2016/09/30/holycab-is-a-new-taxi-app-thats-launching-in-nigeria-on-october-1/) & [holycab](http://www.holycab.com/) HolyCab is an innovative new startup, based in Nigeria, that is designed to make it easier than ever for Nigerian drivers to go about [earning money for their work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ubestory) even after they stop working. What's great about this app is that it uses a special feature called 'Wealth by Wheels' to record earnings from riders, drivers and business partners. What's more, the app offers fantastic flexibility that also translates into financial savings. For example, the app charges less if your driver is idling on the street while waiting for you to do your business, before then reverting back to regular driving rates once you're on your way. Flexible, reasonable and affordable, this [rideshare service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discounted-rideshare) looks to be a great introduction to the burgeoning [transportation scene in Nigeria](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-and-turo). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Flexible Rideshare Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing rideshare platforms that offer flexible pricing structures and earnings recording features for drivers, riders, and business partners. - **Wealth by Wheels:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating innovative ways to track and record earnings from rideshare services, benefiting both drivers and business partners. - **Burgeoning Transportation Scene:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalizing on the growing demand for transportation services in Nigeria by introducing efficient and cost-effective rideshare solutions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating flexible and affordable rideshare services within existing transportation networks. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative mobile applications and features for rideshare services that enhance user experience and financial savings. - **Financial Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating innovative ways to track and manage earnings from rideshare services for drivers and business partners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bid-Based Ride Hailing Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indrive.md) - [Peformance-Enhancing Taxi Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ajman-transport-authority.md) - [Ride Share Profit Calculations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worththeryde.md) - [Woman-Focused E-Hailing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kgosigadi-rides.md) - [Nigerian Fintech Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fintech-app.md) - [Kenyan E-Bike Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-boda.md) - [Eid-Focused Rideshare Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-cashback.md) - [Car Rental Expanses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-rent.md) - [Belize-Based Sustainable Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eride-taxi.md)